Risk and Compliance Manager

• Make a real impact by leading risk and compliance initiatives that shape Perpetual's risk culture
• More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave
• Hybrid working environment

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.

About the role

The Manager, Risk & Compliance plays a key leadership role within Perpetual's Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Sustainability (ERCS) team, supporting the strategic goals of the Chief Risk Office. Working closely with the Head of ERCS, the role partners with the business across Perpetual's Three Lines of Accountability model to strengthen risk culture and ensure key risks and obligations are effectively managed in line with Perpetual's Risk Management Framework.

Join a purpose-driven team where your leadership in risk and compliance helps shape a strong risk culture and drive strategic outcomes. As Manager, Risk & Compliance, you'll work closely with senior leaders, influence enterprise-wide risk practices, and contribute to optimising Perpetual's Risk Management Framework for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help shape and deliver the strategic direction of the Chief Risk Office and ERCS team
• Partner with business units to embed key elements of Perpetual's Risk Management Framework, including risk appetite, controls, regulatory change, and training
• Provide proactive risk and compliance advice to enterprise functions like Finance and HR, and contribute to key projects and initiatives
• Leverage data analytics tools to deliver meaningful insights and visualisations that support informed decision-making
• Collaborate closely with CRO team members and business risk teams to achieve shared goals
• Champion a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing across the broader risk and compliance community

What We're Looking For:

• Degree qualified in business, finance, law, information systems, or accounting, with a passion for ongoing development
• 5+ years' experience in risk and compliance roles within financial services, ideally in a CRO function or Big 4 consulting
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk, regulatory frameworks (ASIC, AFCA, OAIC, Corporations Act), and/or risk and compliance advisory
• Experience in board reporting, policy writing, and risk-related training materials
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Apps) is a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence presenting to senior leaders
• Proven ability to drive outcomes, connect information across sources, and embed risk frameworks across teams
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with strong organisational and analytical capabilities

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 support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

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.