Senior Risk and Compliance Specialist

Join to apply for the Senior Risk and Compliance Specialist role at Insignia Financial 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Sales At Insignia Financial, your voice, ideas and individuality counts Location VIC/NSW with hybrid working arrangements Permanent Full-Time position Reporting to the Head of Risk, this role is responsible for partnering with one or more business units within the Wrap Business Line, to provide quality and timely risk and compliance services. This role supports the Wrap Business Line in ensuring they manage their key risks and compliance obligations, thereby protecting the client and member outcomes. Key Responsibilities Drive, coordinate and support the provision of business‑aligned, quality and timely risk and compliance services within the Wrap Business Line. Provide insights into emerging risks and areas for improvement. Provide risk, control and compliance advice and guidance. Provide 1st line risk and compliance support on incidents, breaches and issues. Facilitate the identification and assessment of risks and controls against business objectives and core processes, including facilitating regular reviews and updates. Facilitate the understanding of, and adherence to, obligations aligned to processes. Support obligation owners in determining whether appropriate controls exist to manage compliance. Perform testing of the design and operating effectiveness of key risk and obligation‑related controls, and other 1st line assurance activities as required. Chair forums, working groups, committees as required, including supporting the effective management of these governance forums. Proactively embed and improve risk and compliance culture across the Wrap Business Line. Provide input into the drafting and review of risk and compliance matters for forums, committees, boards and other governance forums. What You Will Bring Tertiary qualification in a relevant field required (Business, Finance or Law related discipline). 5+ years risk / compliance experience ideally within financial services. Experience in coaching and mentoring other team members is an advantage. Sound knowledge of risk management concepts, frameworks, and standards. Strong understanding of the Australian regulatory landscape. Change management experience in relation to risk and compliance frameworks is highly desirable. Advanced ability to research, interpret and advise on complex risk and compliance requirements and scenarios. Strong business engagement skills and ability to influence and build trusted relationships. Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communications (including the ability to draft and review board level papers). Ability to operate effectively with the ambiguity associated with a large, complex and dynamic business. To Apply Read more about why you should join our team Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and at a minimum be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment. Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time. We acknowledge and celebrate the richness that individual differences bring to our team. If you need assistance or an adjustment during the application process, please reach out and let us know. Please note our offices will be closed from 24 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. As we approach the holiday period, there may be delays in response times and the Talent Acquisition team will begin reviewing applications from 5 January 2026. Thank you for your patience. #J-18808-Ljbffr