Risk Manager

4 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Robert Half Full time

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading insurance client seeking a Risk Manager for an initial 6-month contract to support their enterprise and operational risk management functions.

This is an ideal role for an experienced risk professional with a strong understanding of APRA and ASIC regulatory frameworks, who can contribute to risk oversight, reporting, and controls uplift across the business. The successful candidate will join a collaborative risk team and play a key role in ensuring effective risk governance in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the execution and enhancement of the enterprise risk management framework.
- Identify, assess, and monitor operational and emerging risks across business units.
- Conduct risk reviews and assist with control testing and assurance activities.
- Maintain risk registers and ensure timely reporting of key risk indicators (KRIs).
- Contribute to incident and issue management, including root cause analysis and remediation tracking.
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed a strong risk culture.
- Support regulatory reporting and audit processes as required.

About You:

- Demonstrated experience in risk management within financial services, ideally insurance.
- Strong working knowledge of APRA Prudential Standards and ASIC obligations.
- Experience in operational risk, risk assessments, controls assurance, and incident management.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
- Background in risk, compliance, audit, or finance is highly regarded.

Why Apply?

- Join a reputable insurance firm with a strong risk culture.
- Flexible working arrangements - hybrid / Office in Sydney CBD.
- Meaningful contract role with real impact on risk frameworks and governance.
- Possibility of extension or longer-term opportunities based on performance.

How to Apply:

If you're an experienced risk professional seeking your next contract role, apply now with your CV or contact Chantelle Dean for a confidential conversation.

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