Risk & Compliance Manager - Advice & Fordham

More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave- Flexible Work Environment: Work where we work best - whether in the office or from home.- Drive risk and compliance strategy and initiatives across our Advice and Fordham businesses.

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.

The wealth management business consists of three distinct brands in addition to Perpetual Private - Fordham, Jacaranda Financial Planning and Priority Life - offering a unique mix of wealth management, advice and trustee services. With a diverse range of capabilities including strategic advice on superannuation and retirement planning, general investment, asset protection, insurance, tax management, estate planning, aged care, social security, succession planning and philanthropy. Our clients include individuals, families, businesses, not-for-profit organisations and Indigenous communities throughout Australia.

About the Role

To support the Senior Risk & Compliance Manager - Advice and Fordham in
implementing and maintaining the Risk & Compliance Management Framework
across the Private Wealth Management (PWM) business.
This role ensures that PWM operates within the legal and regulatory framework,
effectively manages risks and embeds compliance into business processes and systems.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Assist in the co-ordination of Risk & Compliance activities across assigned business units.
- Contribute to the implementation of PWM’s Risk & Compliance Management Framework, including relevant programs, systems, tools and policies.
- Support the delivery of the Risk & Compliance team strategy.
- Assist in License Management
- Help develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
- Support the implementation of controls in collaboration with relevant teams.
- Contribute to risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies.
- Support reporting to senior management, boards, and committees

About You

We’re looking for someone with:
- A law, finance, business or accounting degree (or equivalent).- 5 years’ experience in risk and compliance roles and/or relevant business role.- Working knowledge and understanding of financial services and accounting businesses.- Financial services experience essential and exposure to the operational aspects of Financial Advice and Accountancy well regarded.- Strong stakeholder and people management skills.- Excellent communication and relationship management skills, including confidence in communicating with senior stakeholders.- Results oriented with a desire to deliver innovative solutions.

How we work

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits- Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year- An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing- Study support and commitment to supporting professional development

Diversity and inclusion- Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy- A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.