Associate Director, Business Risk Partner

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hudson Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year
  • Lead enterprise-wide risk partnering at senior executive level
  • Shape governance and remediation strategy during a critical transformation
  • Sydney Based | 12-month contract | Competitive Daily Rate

This is a unique opportunity to shape enterprise risk culture during a major transformation in a role that directly impacts governance, remediation, and executive decision-making. As Associate Director, Business Risk Partner, you'll lead a team of risk professionals, consolidate the enterprise risk profile across finance, operations, and corporate affairs/marketing, and partner with senior executives and the Board to embed governance frameworks and deliver sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of risk professionals.
  • Oversee the annual risk profile, audits, remediation, and control effectiveness.
  • Establish and manage executive risk committees across multiple portfolios.
  • Drive remediation and compliance uplift linked to regulatory requirements.
  • Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and influence enterprise governance.
  • Present risk insights and updates at Board and executive level.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, Economics, or related field.
  • 10–15 years' experience in enterprise risk, audit, or assurance across large organisations.
  • Proven leadership capability with direct and indirect reports.
  • Demonstrated experience presenting to senior executives and Boards.
  • Strong technical knowledge of risk frameworks (ISO31000, COBIT, ISO27001).

Why Join?

  • Impact with purpose – Shape governance and remediation at enterprise level.
  • Career growth – Lead a team and operate at Board/executive level.
  • Collaborative culture – Work closely with senior leaders during a time of change.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the link or reach out to Leeann Soden at  | for a confidential discussion.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen. Casual Loading *Please note for all Australian* based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

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