Risk & Compliance Manager - Life Insurance NSW

Risk & Compliance Manager - Life Insurance NSW Sydney NSW, Australia About the role: The purpose of this role is to ensure the Life Insurance division maintains robust risk management and compliance frameworks while supporting the achievement of business objectives. You will be responsible for quality assurance, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management and fostering a positive risk culture across the division. This role requires strong collaboration with internal teams, external insurance partners and regulatory bodies to maintain the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence. The key responsibilities include: Managing the Approved Product List (APL) for Financial Advice, including conducting annual reviews and presenting recommendations to the Leadership team. Conducting Quality Advice reviews across Personal Advice files, General Advice phone calls and Administration team processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies. Managing third‑party supplier contract reviews, including annual assessments and IT security evaluations for all agreements between Avant Life and external providers. Overseeing divisional complaints, incidents and breaches including monitoring resolution timeframes, maintaining accurate registers, and ensuring regulatory reporting requirements are met. Acting as Secretary for the Professional Standards and Compliance Committee, including preparation of board papers, minute‑taking, and action tracking. Serving as primary liaison between Avant Life and third‑party Insurance Product Issuers, participating in regular governance forums and compliance meetings. Developing and delivering risk and compliance training programmes including monthly risk forums and updates on regulatory changes. Managing and remediating incidents and issues in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure timely closure and implementation of preventive measures. Supporting Line 2 Risk functions in implementing risk processes, management analysis and governance requirements. Maintaining compliance documentation including Life Insurance Guides, FSGs, DISCLAIMERS and other regulatory collateral. Responsible for preparation of annual Life Insurance board meeting. To be successful in this role you will have: Tertiary qualifications in finance, commerce, law or risk management discipline. Minimum 3‑5 years’ experience in risk and compliance within financial services, preferably life insurance or wealth management. Strong understanding of ASIC regulatory requirements including RG146, FASEA standards and DDO obligations. Experience with quality assurance frameworks and monitoring programmes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare board‑level reports and presentations. Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with attention to detail. Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships and competing priorities. Experience with complaints management and incident response frameworks. Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative relationships across teams. Professional risk management qualifications (CRM, FRM) or compliance certifications highly regarded. At Avant, we are "By Doctors for Doctors" — an organisation built on the foundation of caring for everyone. Just as healthcare professionals are committed to treating all patients with dignity and respect regardless of their background, we extend this same principle to our workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members, including people with disabilities, can thrive, contribute their unique perspectives, and advance their careers based on merit and potential. Why work at Avant? Discount of 25% on Private Health Insurance. We value our people by offering an inclusive workplace with flexible work, career development and internal mobility opportunities. Our flexible working arrangements are designed to enable genuine work‑life balance. Your development is our priority, and we have a variety of learning and development programs that will support you in your career. We offer support to our people via Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health and Wellbeing programmes, Tertiary Education Sponsorship and Support. We have a diverse and connected work environment where your contribution and ideas will be valued and respected and make a real difference to the lives of others. Equal Opportunity Employer Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia’s diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals. We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities. Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed. Ready to join us? If you’re passionate about supporting Australia’s healthcare professionals, we’d love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at #J-18808-Ljbffr