CareerPlan

Head of Risk Advisory

Melbourne, Melbourne RegionFull-time2026-10-18
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead the Risk Advisory Team to provide continuous independent review and challenge of the implementation of the risk management framework for a superannuation fund.

Role type

Senior IC Head of Risk Advisory

Builds

Risk management framework, resilience program, risk reserves program, corporate insurance processes

Domain

Financial services / Superannuation / Risk Management

Required skills

Risk management framework design, incident management policy oversight, resilience program design, corporate insurance management, regulatory response coordination, strategic risk reporting, team leadership, process optimization

Preferred skills

Advanced qualifications (Masters in Finance, MBA, CA, CFA, GAICD), experience in risk, compliance, governance, legal or internal audit

Technologies

Risk management frameworks, scenario testing tools, crisis management exercise platforms

Responsibilities

Lead the Risk Advisory Team to provide continuous independent review and challenge of the implementation of the risk management framework. Provide independent risk advice and guidance in decision-making. Design, develop and embed processes and standards for the ongoing identification, management and reporting of risks. Oversee the effective management of the incident management policy and processes. Drive the design and implementation of the Fund's resilience program. Oversee the Fund's risk reserves program. Manage the annual Corporate Insurance process. Develop and present regular, timely risk reporting to Management, the Board and Board Committees. Lead the preparation and coordination of regulatory responses and engagements.

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership