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Location
Sydney
Salary
190K plus super
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
BH-183814
Contact
Matt Quinn
Contact email
Email Matt
Posted
6 days ago
Senior Risk Manager – Strategic Risk & Compliance

Drive Innovation in Fintech Risk Management
Our client, an agile and fast-growing fintech, is seeking a talented Senior Risk Manager to take on a pivotal role within their Strategic Risk & Compliance team. This is your chance to join an innovative company that’s reshaping the financial landscape. In this role, you’ll provide expert risk guidance, helping to build and fortify a proactive risk management framework that meets both current regulatory demands and future challenges.

What You’ll Do: As the Senior Risk Manager, you’ll be a trusted advisor to executive leaders, delivering insights and guidance on risk management, compliance, and governance. This hands-on, strategic role will allow you to:
  • Risk Advisory: Offer expert advice to senior stakeholders on critical risk and compliance issues, challenging and supporting Line 1 risk teams to ensure best practices are embedded across the organisation.
  • Compliance & Controls: Oversee assessments to confirm compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and standards, conducting deep dives into key risk areas to foster a culture of accountability and improvement.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Forge strong partnerships across the organisation, understanding varying needs and offering practical, tailored solutions aligned with business goals.
  • Continuous Innovation: Stay on top of industry trends and regulatory shifts, bringing forward new ideas and process improvements that keep the business agile, resilient, and ahead of the curve.
What You’ll Bring:
  • Experience: A minimum of 8 years in risk management, advisory, or compliance roles, with at least 3 years in a senior capacity within dynamic, high-growth environments.
  • Expertise: Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, compliance requirements, and industry best practices, with a proactive approach to mitigating emerging risks.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable insights and gain buy-in from stakeholders at all levels.
  • Leadership & Teamwork: A collaborative mindset and demonstrated experience leading initiatives across functions, fostering a risk-aware culture, and mentoring colleagues to enhance overall risk practices.
Why Join? This role offers you the chance to make a tangible impact on an evolving fintech that values fresh ideas and hands-on involvement. With a flat organisational structure, you’ll have the autonomy to drive real change and play a key role in the future of risk and compliance.

Please Note: Only candidates with Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency should apply, applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to an innovative team setting new benchmarks in fintech, apply now and help shape the future of financial services.

For further information on this role or to confidentially apply, please contact Matt Quinn on (02) 8227 9200 or email mattq@ethosbc.com.au
Only WORD FORMAT resumes will be accepted.