Senior Risk Officer - Flexible, Growth-Oriented Role

Perks; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives including mental

Community volunteering opportunities

Regular social and networking events

Job summary

Perks is seeking a Risk Officer in Adelaide to lead risk identification, assessment and management in a high-performing Risk & Compliance team. You will develop treatment plans, monitor controls, and provide insights through regular reporting to support smart business decisions.

You will collaborate across the firm to promote a strong risk culture, improve processes, and ensure alignment with commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in risk management, accounting, finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience in risk management, ideally within financial services, with proficiency in risk management software and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of risk principles and practices, including both operational and strategic risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, analysis, and reporting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate potential issues.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in managing risk data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and document risks, developing treatment plans.
• Collaborate with risk & compliance committees to ensure timely implementation of treatment plans.
• Support the group’s insurance renewals, including data collection, risk reporting, and coordination with insurance brokers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firm’s Risk Management Framework and compliance frameworks.
• Develop, review, and maintain group policies, procedures, and guidance materials.
• Conduct regular risk register reviews and assess control effectiveness.
• Investigate and manage incidents, implementing corrective actions and process improvements.
• Promote risk awareness through training and engagement initiatives.
• Assist with regulatory and professional compliance activities.
• Ensure risk management aligns with commercial objectives while fostering a strong compliance culture.
• Provide regular reports to boards and committees on risk & compliance matters.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Risk management qualification

Tools

Risk management software

Reporting tools

Job description

Perks is seeking a Risk Officer in Adelaide to lead risk identification, assessment and management in a high-performing Risk & Compliance team. You will develop treatment plans, monitor controls, and provide insights through regular reporting to support smart business decisions.

You will collaborate across the firm to promote a strong risk culture, improve processes, and ensure alignment with commercial objectives.