Strengthen enterprise risk, enhance controls and support prudential compliance across a highly regarded Australian insurer.

In-house Enterprise Risk role | Highly regarded Australian Insurance company

APRA regulated setting | Broad enterprise risk & controls exposure

Hybrid working - 3 days at home/2 days in office | Attractive salary + perks

About the role Join a highly regarded Australian operated insurance company in a broad and hands-on Enterprise Risk role within its established Risk & Governance team.

In this role, you will provide subject matter expertise across the organisation’s enterprise risk management framework, ensuring alignment with relevant APRA prudential standards and international risk frameworks.

Working closely with the Risk and Regulatory Affairs Manager, senior management and stakeholders across the business, you will identify, assess and mitigate key insurance, financial, strategic and operational risks, while helping ensure the organisation continues to operate within its established risk appetite.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced risk professional looking to take ownership of key risk initiatives and contribute to the ongoing development of a strong and effective risk culture.

What's on offer On offer is a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, plus hybrid work options (3 days at home / 2 days in the office) to ensure you maintain your ideal work/life balance.

Your role will include (but not be limited to)

Implementing and maintaining the enterprise risk management framework, policies and procedures





Conducting risk assessments to identify key vulnerabilities, threats and areas for improvement

Developing and managing controls assessment and testing programs, including recommending control enhancements

Providing risk advice and subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders and committees

Preparing risk reports for senior management, committees and the Board

Promoting a strong risk culture and embedding the three lines of defence model

Maintaining accurate risk data and information within the organisation’s GRC system

Skills & experience The ideal candidate will have:

3+ years' risk experience within financial services , ideally within an APRA regulated organisation

Strong knowledge of CPS220, CPS230, CPS234, FAR and relevant ISO standards

A tertiary qualification in Finance, Business, Law, Risk Management or a related discipline

Experience across risk management, compliance, assurance and/or internal audit

Strong experience with risk frameworks, controls testing, policies and procedures

Excellent written communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills

The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and influence stakeholders across the business

General insurance industry experience will be highly regarded

About the firm Our client is a well-respected, award winning Insurance Company. You will enjoy working in a stunning modern office in Melbourne's city fringe on St Kilda Road, with trams right at the doorstep. Their Risk & Governance team are supportive and collaborative, where you will quickly establish yourself as a key member of the broader business.

📌 In-House | Enterprise Risk Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Legal People
📍 Melbourne