About Achmea Australia
Achmea Australia is part of the globally respected Achmea Group, with a legacy of serving 10 million clients worldwide and over 17,500 dedicated employees. Since 2013, we’ve been proudly supporting Australian agribusinesses with farm-focused insurance solutions. Thousands of farmers trust us for our commitment to helping them thrive, driven by our mission to Keep Farmers Farming. With our team growing, now’s the perfect time to join us in making a real difference.

About the role
As Senior Risk Manager, you will oversee and manage business processes and procedures supporting Achmea Australia’s Risk Management Framework. Reporting to the General Manager of Risk and Compliance, you will lead risk-related activities that enhance risk management adoption and awareness, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen a culture that prioritises effective risk management.

Key responsibilities

- Lead the administration and continuous enhancement of the Governance, Risk and Compliance platform, ensuring the effective management, integrity and reporting of risk, issue and incident registers.

- Develop, implement and oversee the control assurance and testing program, including control design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, thematic analysis, and reporting on control performance and remediation outcomes.

- Maintain and enhance the Risk Management Framework and supporting policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry better practice and organisational objectives.

- Manage the incident and issue management framework, including governance, root cause analysis, stakeholder training, reporting and tracking remediation actions to completion.

- Deliver high-quality risk reporting and insights, including trend analysis, emerging risk identification, thematic reviews and actionable recommendations for management and governance committees.

- Act as a trusted risk adviser and business partner,



building strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation to embed effective risk management practices and support strategic and operational objectives.

- Champion and role model a positive risk culture by promoting accountability, constructive challenge and the practical application of risk management principles.

- Work closely with the Chief Risk Officer, General Manager of Risk and Compliance, leadership team, business managers, actuaries, legal advisers, auditors, regulators and supervisory bodies.

What we're looking for

- A Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Business or Laws, or a relevant industry qualification.

- Relevant industry or professional membership is desirable but not essential.

- At least five years of risk management and compliance experience within the financial services industry, ideally including insurance experience.

- Demonstrated expertise in risk identification and assessment, and control design and implementation.

- Practical knowledge and experience of APRA Prudential Standards and ASIC Regulatory Guides.

- Experience monitoring changes in the external environment and translating them into practical actions.

- Strong capability in risk reporting, analysis and insights.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with advanced professional report writing and presentation capability.

- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

- An agile, outcomes-focused and commercially aware approach, with the ability to learn quickly,



reset expectations and respond effectively to changing priorities.

- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build trusted relationships across an organisation.

- Demonstrated ability to use technology effectively, including Microsoft 365 applications, GRC platforms and AI tools.

Benefits of working with Achmea:
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and professional growth:

- Competitive salary package recognising your experience and expertise

- 5 weeks’ annual leave to give you more time to recharge

- Company Paid salary continuance insurance for added peace of mind

- Company Paid Life insurance providing additional financial protection

- Novated leasing options to help you make the most of your salary

- Volunteer leave so you can give back to causes that matter to you

- Study allowance to support your ongoing learning and professional development

Equal Opportunity
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.

Privacy
Protecting your privacy and your personal information is key to us, as it is fundamental to the way we conduct business. Achmea Australia (ABN 86 158 237 702, 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 www.achmea.com.au/privacy/. 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.

📌 Senior Risk Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Achmea
📍 Sydney