Job Description

Lead risk with influence. Enable better outcomes. Shape the future of advice and financial services.

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We're looking for an experienced risk leader to join our Risk Management team as Head of Risk – Advice, Finance & Enterprise Services. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer – Asset Management, Advice & Technology, you'll lead a high-performing team responsible for providing independent Line 2 risk oversight across our Advice businesses, Finance, Fund Administration & Operations and Enterprise Services.

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This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll partner with senior executives to foster a strong risk and compliance culture, providing strategic challenge and practical guidance that enables the business to achieve its objectives safely, commercially and in line with regulatory expectations.

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of Risk professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
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- Provide independent Line 2 oversight and constructive challenge across Advice, Actuate (intrafund advice), Finance, Fund Administration & Operations and Enterprise Services.
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- Partner with business leaders to deliver practical, commercial risk advice aligned to the Group's Risk Management Framework.
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- Oversee key risk management activities, including business planning, regulatory obligations, compliance plans, change initiatives, control assurance, incident and breach management, risk assessments and attestations.
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- Coordinate and prioritise team deliverables, ensuring high-quality, timely outcomes across a diverse portfolio.
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- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation, influencing decision-making and promoting proactive risk management.
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- Work closely with the broader Risk Leadership team to deliver consistent,



enterprise-wide risk outcomes and support strategic initiatives.
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- Contribute to Executive, Board and Committee reporting, presenting clear insights on key risks, emerging issues and risk performance.
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- Represent Risk Management at governance forums and support regulatory engagement and industry consultation where required.
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- Champion a robust risk culture that balances customer outcomes, regulatory expectations and commercial objectives.
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What You'll Bring

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- Proven experience leading high-performing Operational Risk or Compliance teams within financial services.
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- Strong knowledge of operational risk management frameworks, governance practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
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- Experience supporting Advice, Wealth Management, Financial Services or customer-facing business functions will be highly regarded.
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- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior executives through credible advice and constructive challenge.
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- Strong understanding of the Australian financial services regulatory landscape and emerging industry risks.
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- Experience operating within large, complex organisations undergoing transformation or significant change.
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- A collaborative leadership style with a passion for coaching, developing talent and building capability.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience preparing and presenting reports to Executive and Board-level governance forums.
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- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law or a related discipline are essential.
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Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and at a minimum be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment.

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We acknowledge and celebrate the richness that individual differences bring to our team. If you need assistance or an adjustment during the application process, please reach out and let us know.

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📌 Head of Risk - Advice, Finance & Enterprise Services (Victoria)
🏢 Insignia Financial
📍 Victoria