The Company is seeking a Deputy Chief Risk Officer to lead enterprise risk and compliance and deliver a hands-on risk transformation. The role includes designing and implementing the target risk operating model, strengthening risk frameworks and controls, and embedding clear accountability across the organization. The successful candidate will improve risk data, mapping, automation, and reporting, while providing decision-useful updates to executive and board risk committees.

They will lead and develop a sizeable team, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and act as deputy to the Chief Risk, Legal and Governance Officer for risk matters within delegated authority. Candidates should bring end-to-end enterprise risk transformation experience and substantial senior risk and compliance leadership in regulated financial services. They need practical expertise in





Three Lines accountability, control ownership, independent oversight, and Australian regulatory expectations, alongside experience in operational, technology, platform risk, resilience, and assurance. Robust people leadership, stakeholder influence, data and technology fluency, and disciplined prioritization are essential. A relevant tertiary degree or equivalent professional experience is required; postgraduate study or relevant risk, compliance, or governance accreditation is desirable.

Experience in wealth, investment platforms, superannuation, fintech, or another regulated, technology-led organization is an advantage.

Functions

- Finance

📌 Deputy Chief Risk Officer (CRO) (Melbourne)
🏢 ExecThread
📍 Melbourne