Senior Risk & Compliance Lead

About the role

Ink Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Risk & Compliance Lead in Sydney for a 9-month fixed-term contract (negotiable), paid $170k plus superannuation. The role works closely with the leadership and executive team to develop, implement and monitor the compliance programs, risk management strategies and governance frameworks behind a large-scale initiative. It is a hybrid position.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain risk management and compliance frameworks aligned to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Advise on privacy, data protection and information security compliance issues.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Support governance activities and contribute to policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory change and update compliance programs on time.
• Deliver training and awareness programs that build a strong risk and compliance culture.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience managing risk and compliance across projects or transformation programs with minimal supervision.
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, data handling and information security obligations.
• Detail-oriented, tech-literate risk and compliance professional with strong commercial acumen.
• Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively in a small, fast-paced, agile team.
• Full Australian working rights essential.

Required skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, able to identify risks and build mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex concepts to non-specialists.
• Highly regarded: experience in financial services, digital platforms or telecommunications, and knowledge of the Privacy Act, CPS 234, OAIC guidance, ISO 27001, SOC2 or PCI-DSS and cross-border contracting.

What we offer

• Real ownership and autonomy over deliverables, with influence on business strategy.
• Strong chance of the role being extended or converting to permanent.
• Direct access to decision-makers in a small company.
• Flexible hybrid model and a culture that respects boundaries.