Senior Risk and Compliance Specialist

About the role

A well-established investment management business is looking for a Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist to join its growing team. The role reports to the Head of Risk & Compliance and offers broad exposure across compliance, risk management, governance, AML/CTF, regulatory change and stakeholder engagement. It suits a hands-on professional who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing stakeholders and strengthening frameworks in a dynamic financial services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the ongoing management of risk and compliance frameworks.
• Conduct compliance monitoring and control testing.
• Manage AML/CTF obligations, customer due diligence and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with incident, breach and complaint management activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical compliance advice.
• Prepare risk and compliance reporting for leadership and governance committees.
• Maintain risk registers and support risk assessment activities.
• Contribute to policy reviews, training initiatives and governance processes.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to drive risk and compliance outcomes.

Required profile

• 5+ years' experience in risk, compliance, governance or financial crime within financial services.
• Exposure to funds management, investment management, private credit, superannuation, wealth management or banking.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Ability to interpret regulation and give practical, commercial advice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience preparing management or board-level reporting is advantageous.