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This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in Enterprise Risk at Equity Trustees, acting as a strategic risk business partner to our Superannuation Trustee Services business. You will contribute to the implementation of our risk and compliance management framework and support the business in effectively managing risk and governance processes.

You will provide second line support and oversight of business risk management activities, facilitate risk workshops, and provide reporting to senior management, committees, and Boards. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, analytical thinking, and the ability to influence risk-aware decision-making within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
• Support the quarterly business-wide control monitoring and self-assessment process to identify, assess, and manage key operational risks
• Conduct second-line validation of first-line control testing to assess the effectiveness of risk controls
• Support business continuity program and operational resilience business activities
• Prepare risk reports and materials for executive management, Board, and Committees
• Develop training materials and facilitate workshops to embed risk management practices
• Assist with facilitating third-line assurance activities, including monitoring and reporting on audit issues.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Significant experience as a Risk Manager, 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 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).

What we offer:

• A warm, open, and supportive culture
• An attractive remuneration package, including reward and recognition programs
• An employee wellness program, including discounted health insurance and an employee assistance program
• A workplace volunteering and giving program to enable you to help others in the community
• We are proud to be part of the Top 30 Best Workplaces to Giveback 2024
• Discounted tax and estate planning services
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer
• Great central CBD location, Modern office fit-out and end-of-trip facilities.
• Flexible/Hybrid working environment.

About us - Trusted since 1888
Equity Trustees was established in 1888 and is now one of Australia's largest specialist trustee companies. 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.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is flexible, rewarding, and supportive of individual development. Just as you will help us grow our business, we will help you grow in your career.

Equity Trustees is over 135 years strong - and growing. Apply now to be part of a successful contemporary trustee company!

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