Job Description
Head of Risk & Compliance, Wealth Platforms
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Our client - a highly recognised and established financial institution, is currently seeking an experienced Head of Line 1 Risk & Compliance to provide strategic leadership across risk management, compliance, regulatory policy and governance for its Wealth Platforms business.
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This is a rare opportunity to join a business undergoing significant transformation and growth, leading the first line risk function within a complex, highly regulated environment. Working closely with executive stakeholders, the Board and Risk functions, you will help shape and embed a strong risk culture while enabling the business to achieve its strategic objectives.
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Reporting to the senior executive overseeing Platform Operations, you will be accountable for leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Line 1 Risk Management Framework across the business.
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You will act as a trusted adviser to the Executive team, providing insight and challenge on risk, compliance and regulatory matters while ensuring the organisation remains aligned with regulatory obligations and industry best practice.
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This is a highly visible leadership role requiring exceptional stakeholder engagement, commercial judgement and the ability to influence across complex operating environments.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead and continue to evolve the Wealth Platforms Line 1 Risk, Compliance and Regulatory Policy team and function.
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Drive ownership and accountability for risk management across the business.
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Provide strategic oversight of regulatory compliance obligations, policies and controls.
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Partner with executive leaders to identify, assess and manage key business risks.
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Lead risk profiling, control assurance and incident management activities.
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Serve as a primary point of contact for regulatory engagement activities and responses to regulatory reviews.
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Oversee regulatory change implementation and ensure emerging regulatory requirements are effectively embedded.
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Deliver insightful risk reporting and analysis to executive committees and governance forums.
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Foster a strong risk culture that balances customer outcomes, compliance obligations and commercial objectives.
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Build, develop and lead a high-performing team of risk and compliance professionals.
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Work collaboratively with Line 2 Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit and key business stakeholders.
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Candidate Experience
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You will be a proven risk leader with deep experience operating within wealth operations/platforms, superannuation, investments or broader financial services environments.
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You will bring:
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Extensive experience leading Line 1 Risk, Compliance or Operational Risk functions.
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Solid knowledge of Australia's financial services regulatory landscape.
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Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing regulatory requirements across complex businesses.
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Deep understanding of risk frameworks, governance, controls and compliance management.
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Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive organisation-wide outcomes.
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
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Strong leadership experience with a track record of building engaged, high-performing teams.
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Commercial acumen and the ability to balance risk management with strategic business objectives.
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Why Join?
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Executive leadership role with significant organisational influence.
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Opportunity to shape risk strategy within a large and complex wealth business.
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High-profile position partnering directly with executive leadership.
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Lead business-critical risk and compliance initiatives during a period of transformation.
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Competitive executive remuneration package & bonus.
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Adaptable and hybrid working arrangements.
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Inclusive and collaborative organisational culture.
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Melbourne or Sydney based
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For more information about this opportunity please contact Tim Carmichael at SMC Executive on 04•••••322.

📌 Head Of Risk & Compliance, Wealth Platforms (New South Wales)
🏢 SMC Executive
📍 New South Wales