Mars Recruitment is partnering with a high‑growth financial services organisation to appoint a Head of Risk & Compliance. This influential role works closely with the CRO and Executive Team to drive the uplift and ongoing evolution of enterprise risk and compliance frameworks.
You'll shape a proactive risk culture, ensure frameworks remain robust and commercially aligned, and lead a small, high‑performing team. The role suits someone who thrives in fast‑moving environments and can provide clear challenge and practical guidance across products, operations, technology, financial crime, and regulatory change.
Drive the ongoing enhancement of enterprise risk and compliance frameworks, ensuring effective identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of material risks.
Oversee operational, technology, cyber, fraud, financial crime, and third‑party risk activities, including incidents, breaches, controls, and remediation.
Lead a risk‑based compliance monitoring and assurance program, including control testing and internal assurance reviews.
Provide independent challenge on new initiatives, product changes, and business processes.
Manage regulatory obligations, licensing requirements, AML/CTF and financial crime controls, and regulatory engagement.
Prepare high‑quality reporting for senior management, committees, and the Board.
Champion a strong risk and compliance culture through training, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
8-10+ years' experience in risk and compliance roles.
Strong understanding of ASIC, Corporations Act, AML/CTF, Privacy Act and broader regulatory frameworks.
Experience uplifting risk maturity in dynamic, evolving environments.
Strong analytical judgement, communication skills, and stakeholder influence.
Background in financial crime or fraud investigation (highly regarded).
Experience preparing reporting for senior management or Boards.
Reach out Abbey Lynch at Mars Recruitment for more information- abbey.lynch@marsrecruitment.com.au
