About the Role
Our client is a well-established Australian investment and funds management business with a significant commercial property portfolio and a strong growth trajectory.
Operating within the wholesale investment sector, the organisation is continuing to mature its governance, risk and compliance capability and is seeking an experienced contractor to support a range of key initiatives.
Reporting to the Head of Risk & Compliance, you will play a hands-on role in delivering risk and compliance outcomes, improving controls, and helping embed a stronger risk culture across the business.
*Note - This is a 6 month fixed-term contract*
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders to deliver a targeted risk and compliance improvement program.
- Develop and maintain operational risk and controls documentation across key business functions.
- Conduct controls reviews and assist with testing activities to ensure frameworks are operating effectively.
- Support the enhancement of governance arrangements, policies and compliance processes.
- Contribute to initiatives relating to AML/CTF, third-party risk management, business continuity and operational resilience.
- Assist with monitoring, oversight and reporting activities for senior stakeholders and governance committees.
- Drive practical and sustainable risk management outcomes that can be effectively adopted by the business.
- Ensure knowledge transfer and appropriate documentation is completed throughout the engagement.
Key Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in risk, compliance, governance or operational risk within Australian financial services.
- Strong understanding of regulatory obligations within an AFSL-regulated environment.
- Previous experience working within funds management, investment management or a similar financial services setting.
- Demonstrated ability to implement risk frameworks, controls and governance processes in a practical business environment.
- Knowledge of AML/CTF obligations, operational resilience and risk management principles would be highly regarded.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organisation.
- Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable operating in a growing business where you can work autonomously and deliver outcomes.
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Risk & Compliance Contractor in Melbourne employer: Kaizen Recruitment
As a leading investment manager in the Australian real estate market, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and advancement. Joining our Funds Management team as a Senior Funds Analyst means being part of a forward-thinking organisation where your insights directly influence capital management and investment strategies.
