Risk & Compliance Analyst

We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation seeking a Risk & Compliance Analyst to join its first-line risk function. This is an excellent opportunity for a risk professional looking to broaden their exposure across operational risk, project risk, governance, controls, and compliance within a dynamic and highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify and assess risks associated with projects, business changes, and operational activities.
• Analyse processes and controls to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen the control environment.
• Conduct deep-dive reviews into higher-risk areas and provide practical recommendations to management.
• Support the delivery of first-line risk and compliance activities across the business.
• Prepare high-quality risk and compliance reporting for management, committees, and governance forums.
• Coordinate cyclical risk management activities, including risk assessments, control reviews, incident management, and compliance monitoring.
• Liaise with second-line risk and compliance teams, as well as internal audit, to support consistent application of risk frameworks and governance requirements.
• Assist with control testing activities and provide insights into control effectiveness.
• Contribute to the implementation and embedding of risk management frameworks, tools, and processes.
• Monitor industry and regulatory developments and assess potential impacts on the business.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 3–5+ years' experience in risk management, compliance, governance, legal, audit, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting or advising on risk within project, transformation, or change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of operational risk, compliance, governance, and internal controls.
• Experience preparing risk reports and presenting insights to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify emerging risks and trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and pragmatically.
• The ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, Commerce, or a related discipline.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to insurance, broking, financial services, banking, or other regulated industries.
• Experience with control testing, audit, incident management, or regulatory compliance programs.
• Knowledge of contemporary risk management frameworks and governance practices.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to a broad range of risk and compliance activities across a complex business environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Strong career development opportunities within a growing risk function.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Daniel Aldwinckle on 02 8289 3135 for a confidential discussion.