Associate Director – Operational Risk & Compliance

Sydney / Melbourne / Hybrid The Opportunity

Ethos BeathChapman is partnering with a highly regarded and purpose-driven institutional investor to recruit an Associate Director, Operational Risk & Compliance.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing organisation at a formative stage, where you will play a key role in shaping and embedding risk frameworks across a complex investment environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Operational Risk & Compliance, you will provide specialist advice and assurance across enterprise, strategic and investment risk. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to uplift risk maturity, embed controls, and drive a strong risk culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clear, practical risk advice across strategic, enterprise and investment activities

Partner with business units to identify, assess and manage risk exposures

Support investment teams on compliance requirements (including AML/CTF due diligence)

Design and implement risk frameworks, policies and controls

Lead or support controls assurance programs and audit engagements





Deliver high-quality reporting for senior management and Board oversight

Contribute to risk uplift initiatives, including governance and technology-enabled solutions

Champion a strong, proactive risk and compliance culture

About You

5+ years’ experience in operational risk, compliance, or assurance roles

Background in financial services, investment management, or complex regulated environments

Strong understanding of risk frameworks and best practice

Ability to simplify complex issues and communicate clearly in plain English

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Proven experience designing and embedding controls

Self-driven with strong problem-solving and prioritisation capability

What’s on Offer

Work at the forefront of a high-impact investment organisation

Exposure to complex, large-scale investment activity

Chance to shape frameworks in a growing environment

Flexible working arrangements across multiple locations

Strong leadership and career development opportunities

📌 Associate Director - Operational Risk (Melbourne)
🏢 Ethos Beath Chapman - Australia
📍 Melbourne