Risk and Compliance Officer

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive - and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Tesserent | Cyber Solutions by Thales is a full-service cybersecurity solutions provider. We partner with clients across Australia and New Zealand in the protection of their digital assets and partner with clients to provide a full suite of cybersecurity services.

Partnering with over 1,400 mid-sized to enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure clients, our mission is to be the sovereign cybersecurity provider of choice for the protection of Australia and New Zealand’s digital assets and deliver comprehensive, tailored solutions to prevent, detect and mitigate potential cyber-attacks. We have deep expertise in security advisory (GRC) and consulting, technical assurance and testing, cloud services, 24x7 managed services and monitoring, incident response and forensics and converged/physical security.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Enterprise Risk and Compliance Specialist who enjoys thinking outside the box to join our Legal & Contract function in a role that will primarily support risk and regulatory compliance activities in Australia.

This is a unique role that supports the Chief Risk & Legal Officer, and business and corporate teams in the implementation of compliance risk management framework. If you want to be a true business partner in a role that provides exposure to all aspects of our operations, then this may be the role for you. You will work closely with various teams to mitigate regulatory risks, conduct compliance audits, and provide advice.

**OUR BENEFITS**
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and industry experts.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.

**YOUR ROLE**

Working from our Sydney Office, your role will include:

- ** Regulatory Compliance**:

- Conduct regular compliance audits and assessments to identify potential risks and non-compliance issues.
- Develop and implement effective compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
- ** Incident Response and Investigations**:

- Assist in incident response activities, including data breach investigations and regulatory notifications.
- Conduct regulatory assessments to determine appropriate response actions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to minimize compliance and reputational risks.
- ** Risk Management**:

- Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and regulatory risks associated with the organization's operations.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect the company's interests.
- Provide guidance on risk mitigation techniques, such as insurance coverage and contractual provisions.
- Facilitate reporting on risks, plans, and controls to various audiences.- Contribute to the risk and compliance awareness activities across first and second line.
- ** Stakeholder Management**:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including risk and legal advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
- Effectively communicate complex compliance and regulatory issues to non-R&C audiences.

**YOUR EXPERIENCE**

To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

- Tertiary qualification in Risk & Compliance.
- Up to 4+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a private practice law firm or a technology company.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

**WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY**

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