Are you an experienced risk professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing financial services organisation?

At Achmea Australia, we're seeking a Senior Risk Manager to play a key role in strengthening our risk culture, enhancing our Risk Management Framework, and partnering with leaders across the business to support informed decision-making and sustainable business outcomes.

About Achmea Australia

At Achmea Australia, we're committed to keeping agricultural communities thriving. With strong cooperative roots and a heritage built on trust, we support Australian farmers by providing specialist insurance solutions that help protect their livelihoods.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager Risk & Compliance, the Senior Risk Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing business processes and procedures associated with Achmea Australia's Risk Management Framework (RMF). This role plays a critical part in driving risk management maturity, supporting governance and compliance outcomes, and fostering a proactive risk culture across the organisation.

You will partner closely with business leaders and stakeholders to provide practical risk advice, deliver meaningful insights, and ensure risk management practices remain aligned with regulatory obligations and business objectives.

Demonstrated ability to leverage technology effectively, including Microsoft 365 applications, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms, and AI tools to improve productivity, reporting quality, stakeholder engagement, and risk management outcomes is essential.





Key responsibilities include

- Maintain and enhance the Risk Management Framework and GRC platform.
- Oversee risk, issue, incident, and control management processes.
- Lead control assurance, testing, and remediation activities.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide practical risk advice to stakeholders.
- Identify emerging risks and deliver meaningful risk insights.
- Prepare risk reporting for management and governance committees.
- Build strong business partnerships and promote effective risk management practices.
- Support the ongoing development of a positive risk culture.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

- 5+ years' experience in Risk Management and/or Compliance within Financial Services.
- Insurance industry experience highly regarded.
- Strong knowledge of risk frameworks, controls testing, and assurance activities.
- Working knowledge of APRA Prudential Standards and ASIC Regulatory Guides.
- Experience managing risk, issues, incidents, and remediation activities.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics, Law,



or a related discipline.
- Professional risk or compliance qualifications are desirable.

Why Join Achmea Australia?

- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Five weeks annual leave plus volunteer leave
- Life insurance and salary continuance cover
- Study support and ongoing professional development
- Exposure to senior leaders and strategic business initiatives
- Chance to influence risk strategy and organisational outcomes
- A collaborative culture where you can make a genuine impact

Achmea Australia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and inclusion. We strive to build a team that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, cultures, and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Protecting your privacy and your personal information is important to us, as it is fundamental to the way we conduct business. Achmea Australia (ABN , AFSL 433 984) is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles set out in that Act. A copy of Achmea Australia’s Privacy Policy may be found at If you have any questions about how Achmea collects, stores, uses and discloses your personal information, please contact us using the contact details at the end of the Privacy Statement.

Please note: We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.

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📌 Senior Risk Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Achmea Farm Insurance
📍 Sydney