Job Description
Manager Risk and Compliance – Advisory and Assurance – Engagement and Advice
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As one of Australia's largest profit-for-members superannuation funds, we always remember whose money it is and whose future we're looking after. We work to reimagine a new way forward for our 1.1 million members and their communities. Each other. And our world.
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Sound good? Learn more about us and what we do at aware.com.au
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Your New Role
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As Manager Risk & Compliance - Advisory & Assurance, you'll act as the key Risk and Compliance partner supporting financial advice, guidance and digital advice services across Member Growth and Member Experience, Education & Advice. You'll provide independent oversight and assurance, helping the business effectively manage risk, meet regulatory obligations and make informed decisions within risk appetite.
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Your SUPER career starts here
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As one of Australia's largest profit-for-members superannuation funds, we always remember whose money it is and whose future we're looking after. We work to reimagine a new way forward for our 1.1 million members and their communities. Each other. And our world.
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Sound good? Learn more about us and what we do at aware.com.au
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Your New Role
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As Manager Risk & Compliance - Advisory & Assurance, you'll act as the key Risk and Compliance partner supporting financial advice, guidance and digital advice services across Member Growth and Member Experience, Education & Advice. You'll provide independent oversight and assurance, helping the business effectively manage risk, meet regulatory obligations and make informed decisions within risk appetite.
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Sydney or Melbourne location
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Permanent full-time opportunity
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Key responsibilities include:
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Partner with business leaders and Line 1 Risk & Compliance teams to strengthen risk and compliance practices.
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Provide independent oversight, challenge and advice across financial advice, guidance and digital advice services.
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Support risk assessments, control reviews, incident management, breach reporting and remediation activities.
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Lead and contribute to Line 2 assurance reviews and thematic assessments.
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Monitor emerging risks and provide actionable insights to support informed decision making.
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Review compliance obligations and support the business in responding to regulatory change.
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Analyse risk and compliance data and prepare explicit, meaningful reporting for senior stakeholders and governance forums.
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Support business resilience activities, including business continuity planning and testing.
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How do you exceed our expectations?
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At least 5 years' experience in Line 1 or Line 2 risk and compliance roles within superannuation, wealth management, or financial advice organisations.
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Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, risk assessment methodologies and control environments.
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Demonstrated experience supporting financial advice, guidance or digital advice services.
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Sound knowledge of compliance obligations relevant to financial advice, including Best Interest Duty requirements.
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Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and practical way.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence, challenge and build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.
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Experience working with AI and AI agents to provide services to members and clients (highly regarded)
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Experience with managed investment schemes (highly regarded)
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Employee Experience
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We understand that not everyone works in the same ways. We value flexibility and know that it helps you manage work and life.
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Why you'll love working at Aware Super:
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Have a super impact: You'll think big and care deeply to help more Australians live their best lives in retirement.
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Be part of something super unique: You'll work to reshape super and retirement. We'll invest in your growth and give you the opportunity to work on career-defining projects.
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Work with super humans: You'll work hard and innovate, but also have some fun along the way.
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Feel super cared for: We'll support your wellbeing today, as well as in the future. Enjoy a health & fitness reimbursement, work from home technology reimbursement, salary continuance insurance and organisation-wide meeting free zones.
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The Aware Super difference
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At Aware Super, we believe that diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our members and communities and a stronger sense of belonging for our people. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and mature-age individuals to apply. We are proud to be consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and our CEO, Deanne Stewart, is a Pay Equity Ambassador.
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📌 Manager Risk And Compliance - Advisory And Assurance - Engagement And Advice (New South Wales)
🏢 Aware Super
📍 New South Wales