Strategic Risk Business Partner
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in Enterprise Risk at Equity Trustees. As a strategic risk business partner to our Superannuation Trustee Services (STS) business unit, you will contribute to the implementation of our risk and compliance management framework and support the business in effectively managing risk and governance processes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Partner with the STS business unit to support risk and compliance activities, through providing advice, constructive challenge and oversight in relation to business risk management and compliance activities and decisions.
2. Support the quarterly business-wide control monitoring and self-assessment process to identify, assess, and manage key operational risks.
3. Conduct second-line validation of first-line control testing to assess the effectiveness of risk controls.
4. Support business continuity program and operational resilience business activities.
5. Prepare risk reports and materials for executive management, Board, and Committees.
6. Develop training materials and facilitate workshops to embed risk management practices.
7. Assist with facilitating third-line assurance activities, including monitoring and reporting on audit issues.
Requirements:
* Significant experience as a Risk Manager, preferably in the superannuation sector.
* Strong governance and regulatory knowledge across APRA, ASIC, AUSTRAC, OAIC, and AFCA frameworks.
* Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive and strategic mindset.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work within a complex regulatory environment.
* High-level written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
* Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, or Law (Risk Management or Finance qualifications desirable but not essential).
About Us:
We are committed to providing a workplace that is flexible, rewarding, and supportive of individual development. We help our clients grow, manage and protect their wealth now and for future generations. As a trustee company, we are responsible for always acting in our client's best interests, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and cared for.