Risk Specialist - Data, Privacy & AI

About the role

Hudson is seeking an adaptable, forward-thinking Risk Specialist to join a premier Australian financial services institution. Embedded in the L1 Data & AI team, the specialist helps operationalise the enterprise Risk Management Framework across advanced analytics, privacy, machine learning and emerging AI technologies, working with data scientists, engineers, risk leaders and legal/privacy teams.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve artefacts, registers, control libraries and maturity roadmaps for the Data, Privacy & AI Risk Framework.
• Coordinate risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs), map controls to obligations, run validation testing and track remediation plans to closure.
• Run the Data & AI Risk Dashboard, track key risk indicators (KRIs) and tolerances, and prepare executive reporting packs for leadership and Board risk committees.
• Execute control testing, track findings and support AI scenario analysis and stress-testing.
• Monitor emerging regulatory developments and industry practice, manage incident reviews and root-cause analyses.
• Act as a risk partner to the business, providing practical guidance and raising risk awareness across technical teams.

Required profile

• 5+ years in risk management, compliance, audit, assurance or controls in a complex, highly regulated environment (financial services, superannuation or banking preferred).
• Tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Business, Law, IT, Data Analytics, Cyber Security or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Exceptional analytical ability, comfortable interrogating metrics, building presentation packs and turning technical topics into clear business risk insights.
• Excellent communication, workshop coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.

Required skills

• Core risk principles: RCSA, control design and testing, risk profiling, issue and incident remediation, KRI reporting.
• Solid exposure or demonstrated interest in data risk, privacy regulations, technology controls or AI governance.

What we offer

• Hybrid, flexible working arrangements combining home work and a modern CBD office.
• Direct exposure to AI governance models and high-profile enterprise data strategies.
• A supportive, values-led culture focused on professional development and long-term career growth.