Risk Governance Specialist
12-Month Fixed Term Contract (with view to extension)
Salary: Circa $250K package
Location: Sydney CBD

We have been exclusively engaged by a prominent Australian financial institution undergoing a significant transformation to identify an experienced Risk Governance Specialist. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the uplift of enterprise risk governance in a complex, high-accountability environment.
This position is ideal for a governance, risk, or legal professional who brings deep expertise in corporate governance frameworks and a passion for enhancing the effectiveness of internal decision-making structures and risk oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the review and enhancement of internal risk governance processes, including delegations of authority, accountabilities, and committee structures.
• Support improvements in governance documentation, frameworks, and information flows across executive and management forums.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen governance operations and uplift understanding of governance across business teams.
• Collaborate on the design and roll-out of tools, training, and guidance materials to support governance literacy and capability.
• Assist in refining internal decision-making structures and ensuring governance practices are aligned with the organisation’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders to embed consistent, transparent, and fit-for-purpose governance practices across the organisation.

About You:

• Strong background in legal, governance, risk or compliance functions within a large and/or regulated organisation.
• Proven experience implementing or improving governance frameworks, accountability structures, and executive-level committee processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the organisation.
• A strategic thinker who can also execute practical solutions and manage change effectively.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, governance, risk, or related fields will be highly regarded.

Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to work within a leading financial institution that is committed to strengthening its governance and accountability frameworks as part of a broader transformation. You’ll be part of a collaborative and high-calibre team, helping shape and deliver lasting change in a supportive and forward-thinking environment

For further information on this role or to confidentially apply, please contact Matt Quinn on (02) 8227 9200 or email at [email protected]