Strategic Head of Risk & Compliance

Private Advertiser; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance & Risk to own risk, compliance and assurance across a growing organisation. This leader partners with executives and the Board to build practical frameworks that support smart business decisions.

You'll lead risk governance across AML/CTF, WHS, business continuity and conduct, while guiding the team to deliver robust reporting and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience across risk and compliance.
• 2–3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience leading a small risk and compliance team.
• Experience preparing Board papers and presenting to directors.
• Strong stakeholder management and influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise risk framework, risk registers and risk appetite.
• Prepare Board and Audit & Risk Committee reporting; lead quarterly Risk Committee meetings.
• Advise senior executives on risk exposure and investment decisions.
• Oversee AML/CTF compliance, regulatory obligations and monitoring.
• Lead frameworks covering conflicts of interest, whistleblowing and payroll compliance.
• Develop the risk-based internal audit plan and manage external audit providers.
• Oversee WHS, incident management, business continuity and governance reporting.
• Improve risk reporting, dashboards and action tracking through technology and AI.
• Lead the Compliance Manager and manage external advisers and service providers.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Governance

Board reporting

Leadership

AML/CTF

Education

Law or business degree

Job description

Private Advertiser in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance & Risk to own risk, compliance and assurance across a growing organisation. This leader partners with executives and the Board to build practical frameworks that support smart business decisions.

You'll lead risk governance across AML/CTF, WHS, business continuity and conduct, while guiding the team to deliver robust reporting and proactive risk management.