Risk & Compliance Adviser

About the role

A motivated Risk & Compliance Adviser is sought to join the National Risk & Compliance team based in Sydney. The role sits at the heart of the firm's central risk management, governance and compliance strategy, working closely with the National Risk Manager and with business groups across the firm to ensure appropriate risk mitigation and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. It provides commercial, pragmatic advice on all areas of risk relevant to the legal sector and helps build a risk-aware culture.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee third-party and supplier risk management processes, ensuring modern slavery compliance.
• Review and update the firm's modern slavery statement and other risk policies as required.
• Triage, address and escalate internal queries on risk management and compliance.
• Ensure operational alignment with risk and compliance processes and frameworks.
• Coordinate and prepare risk and compliance reports, including risk appetite statements and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Manage and coordinate business continuity and crisis management plans.
• Foster a risk-aware culture through workshops, training and day-to-day operations.
• Facilitate meetings, working groups and governance forums across business teams to track compliance activities and risk initiatives.

Required profile

• Tertiary-level qualification, ideally in Business, Law or a similar discipline.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in Risk Management at a reputable commercial organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable critical thinking, problem-solving and self-starting abilities, able to work both in a team and autonomously.

Required skills

• Operational risk, risk appetite statements and frameworks, AML/CTF, modern slavery and procurement/supply chain risk management in a professional services environment are highly advantageous.
• Data collection and analysis with attention to detail.

What we offer

• Professional development programs and career growth opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including lifestyle and gym membership discounts.
• Up to 26 weeks' paid parental leave with flexibility over two years, plus paid superannuation.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional leave annually.

Candidates apply directly through the 'Apply' button or by contacting the recruiter; agency submissions are not accepted unless the agency is contacted by the recruitment team. Flexible work arrangements can be discussed with the recruiter.