Risk & Compliance Manager – Financial Services

Location: Western Sydney, NSW
Employment Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: $125,000 plus Super

Are you an experienced Risk & Compliance professional looking for a 12 month fixed term contract role in a growing financial services organisation? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading financial services provider seeking a dynamic individual to manage their Compliance and Operational Risk framework, ensuring regulatory adherence and best practice risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to AFSL and ACL requirements.
• Oversee staff training, regulatory reporting, and governance of risk and compliance policies.
• Establish and oversee an Operational Risk and Controls Assessment Framework.
• Implement fraud prevention measures and oversee AML/CTF compliance.
• Lead business continuity planning and risk assessments.
• Manage and mentor the Compliance and Risk team, promoting a strong risk culture.

About You:

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience as a Responsible Manager under a Credit Licence is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of NCCP, AML/CTF, and Privacy Law requirements.
• Proven experience in risk and compliance within financial services, preferably in motor finance or consumer lending.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills, with the ability to balance regulatory compliance with business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer complaints and external dispute resolution processes.

Why Join?

• Lead a key function in a well-established financial services organisation.
• Influence strategic decisions and contribute to the company’s growth and compliance excellence.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment with strong leadership backing.

If you are a proactive risk and compliance leader seeking a role where you can drive meaningful impact, apply now!

For further information on this role or to confidentially apply, please contact Matt Quinn on (02) 8227 9200 or email at [email protected]
Only WORD FORMAT resumes will be accepted.