Senior Analyst, Line 1 Risk and Compliance

Senior Analyst, Line 1 Risk and Compliance - Investment Model Risk Specialist Join to apply for the Senior Analyst, Line 1 Risk and Compliance - Investment Model Risk Specialist role at Aware Super Your SUPER career starts here. As one of Australia's largest profit-for-members superannuation funds, we work to reimagine a new way forward for our 1.1 million members and their communities. Your New Role Join the Investments division as an Investment Model Risk Specialist, where you''ll independently validate and enhance investment models, ensuring their accuracy and reliability. You''ll play a key role in minimising operational risk, advising on best practice, and supporting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the investment team. As the role and function develops, there may also be opportunities to evolve and grow the model construction and design capabilities of the division. Responsibilities Independently validate and document findings on investment-related models, ensuring correct outputs and minimising operational risk. Advise on and help evolve model risk management policy, including controls, documentation standards, and change management. Prepare and present detailed risk reports on the health of investment models to model owners and senior leaders. Suggest improvements to models and model risk processes based on validation outcomes and emerging requirements. Contribute to Line 1 risk activities and provide leadership, advice, and support on model risk matters within the investment team. How do you exceed our expectations? The idea of being part of our growth is exciting and you want to play a pivotal role in making super simple. Tertiary qualifications specific to the finance industry and at least 5 years'' experience in model validation roles. Deep understanding of coding languages (Python, VBA, SQL) and Excel; experience with Matlab is beneficial. Strong ability to interpret assumptions, validate quantitative analysis, and implement practical solutions for risk and compliance. Demonstrated experience building model risk processes and controls in an operational environment. Robust knowledge of buy-side financial markets, model risk, and the evolving compliance landscape, with a collaborative and influential approach. You are balanced in accepting risk in any decision you face. You are curious to understand risk context and choose to speak up as we simplify, learn and grow. Employee Experience We understand that not everyone works in the same ways. We value flexibility and know that it helps you manage work and life. Why you''ll love working at Aware Super: Have a super impact: You''ll think big and care deeply to help more Australians live their best lives in retirement. Be part of something super unique: You''ll work to reshape super and retirement. We''ll invest in your growth and give you the opportunity to work on career-defining projects. Work with super humans: You''ll work hard and innovate, but also have some fun along the way. Feel super cared for: We''ll support your wellbeing today, as well as in the future. Enjoy a health & fitness reimbursement, work from home technology reimbursement, salary continuance insurance and organisation-wide meeting free zones. The Aware Super difference At Aware Super, we believe that diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our members and communities and a stronger sense of belonging for our people. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and mature-age individuals to apply. We are proud to be consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and our CEO, Deanne Stewart, is a Pay Equity Ambassador. Desired Skills and Experience Modelling, R, Python, SQL, Model Risk, Investment Management, Quantitative Analysis Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Analyst and Finance Industries Financial Services, Investment Management, and Pension Funds Note: This description omits unrelated job postings and extraneous boilerplate while preserving core responsibilities, qualifications, and company information. This description remains suitable for posting while avoiding duplication and clutter. #J-18808-Ljbffr