At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert risk and compliance support, mentoring analysts and enhancing governance practices.
- Company: Join MUFG Pension & Market Services, a leader in financial services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Step into a senior role and make a real impact in risk management.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in financial services with strong risk management and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Location: Melbourne preferred | Open to consider applicants based in our office locations
Work type: Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working
About the role
MUFG Pension & Market Services is seeking an experienced Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst to join our second line Risk & Governance team. This is a newly created senior role, introduced to strengthen oversight, uplift capability across the team, and provide hands‑on expertise in risk, governance, and compliance activities. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert, supporting regulated clients within the registry services side of the business. You will provide guidance and mentoring to Risk Analysts (without formal people management), contribute to high‑quality risk reporting and control assurance, and help embed strong risk management practices across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone with solid financial services risk experience who is ready to step into a senior, influential role and make an immediate impact.
Key responsibilities
- Provide expert support and oversight across BAU risk and compliance activities (2nd line of defence)
- Prepare, analyse, and interpret risk and compliance reporting, identifying trends, insights, and actions
- Support governance, control assurance, risk events, complaints analysis, and remediation activities
- Act as a subject matter expert on risk frameworks, controls, and regulatory obligations
- Use data to drive insights and improve reporting quality and decision‑making
- Support and uplift the capability of Risk Analysts through guidance, mentoring, and quality review
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to embed risk awareness and strengthen governance practices
About you
- Approximately 5 plus years’ experience in financial services, ideally within superannuation
- Background in risk management, governance, control assurance, and/or risk events
- Strong working knowledge of risk frameworks and second line risk practices
- Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly
- Strong Excel skills (essential); Power BI experience desirable
- Experience with risk, governance, or compliance systems is beneficial (but not essential)
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst in Melbourne employer: Link Group
MUFG Pension & Market Services is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for Fund Operations Specialists to thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers comprehensive training and mentorship opportunities, ensuring that team members can develop their skills while contributing to meaningful projects in the finance sector. Located in a vibrant area, employees enjoy a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and efficiency, all while maintaining a commitment to diversity and equity.
