Risk & Compliance Manager

Our client is a prominent ASX-listed organization looking a skilled and experienced Risk & Compliance Manager available on short notice.

**Company Description**:
Our client is a prominent ASX-listed organization, offering wide range of manufactured products. With a strong national presence across various industries, the company is a key player in the Australian market.

As the organisation has many offices around Melbourne, you have the opportunity to work in the CBD, North, West, East.

**Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the GM Risk & Compliance, your main responsibilities will include:

- Support the GM Assurance & Compliance in developing, training, and communicating effective Group policies and procedures.
- Provide solutions to enhance the risk and control environment, recommending actions addressing identified deficiencies and managing risks within appetite.
- Monitor and report on key risk indicators and internal control performance to relevant stakeholders.
- Advise on risk management matters and develop processes aligned with the risk appetite and framework.
- Assist in monitoring an internal audit program tailored to organizational needs.
- Contribute to designing, overseeing, implementing, and maintaining the compliance management system and associated policies.
- Determine content for compliance training and facilitate its provision to the business.
- Establish and review compliance management documentation to ensure relevance, fitness-for-purpose, and accuracy.
- Partner with the business to provide continuous advice and support on Risk and compliance management.
- Ensure timely escalation of compliance risks and breaches to inform business decision-making.
- Manage the Group Annual Insurance renewal process, including risk engineering recommendations.
- Monitor compliance management performance of business units as part of the second line of defence.
- Prepare reports for Audit Finance and Risk Committees and Board on material compliance risks, breaches, and status of obligations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the compliance framework's subtlety, adequacy, and effectiveness.
- Dealing with external IA partners.
- Collaborate with Risk and Compliance Plan Owners to identify risks in a matrix organization.
- Integrate compliance management practices into day-to-day operations.
- Expand Compliance and Assurance control frameworks to cover responsibilities beyond finance, encompassing the entire organization.
- Create a comprehensive group-wide assurance program.
- Implement an efficient self-assessment Finance attestation process.
- Develop and maintain an up-to-date Compliance Obligation Source Register, managing a system to identify changes to compliance requirements and obligations.
- Offer independent advice to the business on compliance obligations, including insights on policies, initiatives, and priorities as part of the second line of defence.
- Guarantee the presence of a comprehensive set of policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with Group expectations for minimum standards across key activities.

No direct reports

**Selection Criteria**:

- Possess a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, such as Commerce, Law, or Business.
- A CIA qualification, a background in consulting would be advantageous.
- Demonstrate strong expertise in stakeholder engagement.
- Practical experience in implementing and administering corporate or enterprise Risk, Compliance, and Assurance management programs, including supporting risk and control owners in Compliance risk management and monitoring processes.
- Proven track record of engaging regularly with senior managers, reflecting effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes in regulatory environments and proactively contribute to the enhancement of risk and compliance practices.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify potential risks and provide effective solutions.
- Uphold a commitment to continuous professional development, staying abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in risk and compliance management.

**Robert Half Ltd** is committed to equal opportunity and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on categories protected under local law.

Reference number**:06810-0012896857