Job Description

We are supporting a lending firm who are looking for a Head of Enterprise Risk to lead and enhance its enterprise‐wide risk management framework. Reporting to senior executives and working closely with key stakeholders across the business, this role will drive a strong risk culture, provide strategic risk oversight, and ensure the organisation maintains a robust and forward‐looking approach to risk management.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the enterprise risk management framework, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory expectations.
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- Provide oversight across key risk classes including operational risk, credit risk, compliance risk, conduct risk, technology risk, outsourcing and emerging risks.
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- Drive the implementation and ongoing enhancement of risk policies, appetite statements, risk registers, controls and reporting frameworks.
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- Prepare and present risk reports, insights and recommendations to Executive Committees, Board Committees and senior stakeholders.
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- Oversee the risk incident, issue management and control assurance processes, ensuring effective remediation and continuous improvement.
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- Partner with business leaders to embed risk management practices into decision‐making, projects and change initiatives.
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- Lead risk assessments for recent products,



strategic initiatives, third‐party arrangements and regulatory developments.
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- Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends, ensuring the organisation remains proactive and compliant.
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- Develop and mentor a high‐performing risk team while fostering a positive risk culture across the business.
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About You

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- Extensive experience in enterprise risk management within financial services, banking, lending, mortgage, insurance or regulated environments.
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- Proven experience leading enterprise risk frameworks and engaging with Executive and Board-level stakeholders.
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- Strong understanding of risk governance, risk appetite frameworks, operational risk and controls management.
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- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and balance commercial outcomes with effective risk management.
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- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to simplify complex risk matters.
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- Relevant tertiary qualifications, with professional risk, governance or compliance certifications viewed favourably.
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Stride Mental Health

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Sydney NSW

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📌 Head of Enterprise Risk (New South Wales)
🏢 FourQuarters Recruitment
📍 New South Wales