Senior Risk and Compliance Specialist

Kaizen Recruitment · Melbourne VIC 3004 · Full time
Posted 6d ago

Senior Risk and Compliance Specialist

Kaizen Recruitment
~$180k - $200k(Estimated)
$180,000 - $200,000 Annually
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Support and strengthen risk and compliance frameworks through monitoring, control testing, risk assessments and regulatory change activities.
  • Manage AML/CTF obligations, customer due diligence, incidents, breaches and complaints, and provide practical compliance advice.
  • Prepare governance and leadership reporting while partnering with stakeholders across the investment management business.

  • Reporting to Senior Risk and Compliance Manager
  • Melbourne | Office-Based
  • Drive risk and compliance outcomes

About the Role
Our client is a well-established investment management business seeking a Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist to join its growing team. Reporting to the Head of Risk & Compliance, this role offers broad exposure across compliance, risk management, governance, AML/CTF, regulatory change, and stakeholder engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on risk and compliance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing stakeholders, and helping strengthen frameworks within a dynamic financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the ongoing management of risk and compliance frameworks.
  • Conduct compliance monitoring and control testing.
  • Manage AML/CTF obligations, customer due diligence, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with incident, breach, and complaint management activities.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical compliance advice.
  • Prepare risk and compliance reporting for leadership and governance committees.
  • Maintain risk registers and support risk assessment activities.
  • Contribute to policy reviews, training initiatives, and governance processes.
  • Partner with stakeholders across the business to drive risk and compliance outcomes.

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years' experience in risk, compliance, governance, or financial crime within financial services.
  • Exposure to funds management, investment management, private credit, superannuation, wealth management, or banking.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks.
  • Experience with AML/CTF obligations and compliance monitoring programs.
  • Ability to interpret regulation and provide practical, commercial advice.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience preparing management or board-level reporting is advantageous.

If you are interested in this role, apply with your CV now or contact Sean at sean@kaizenrecruitment.com.au 

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Skills

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Aml/ctfAnalytical thinkingBreach managementCommercial adviceComplaint managementCompliance monitoringCompliance trainingControl testingCustomer due diligenceExcellent communication skillsFinancial servicesFunds managementGovernanceIncident managementPolicy reviewRegulatory change managementRegulatory complianceRegulatory interpretationRisk assessmentRisk management frameworksRisk registersRisk reportingStakeholder management

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