Risk Compliance Manager

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hays Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year

Risk & Compliance Manager

Your new company

This is your opportunity to join a fast-growing technology company that delivers industry-leading solutions to the financial services sector. This organisation is known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to security and compliance. It partners with major financial institutions to provide scalable, secure platforms that support operational excellence.

Your new role

As the Risk & Compliance Manager, you'll take ownership of the company's global compliance and security framework, playing a critical role in safeguarding data, building trust, and enabling growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll lead the implementation and maintenance of ISO 27001 and SOC2 certification processes, ensuring the organisation meets and exceeds international standards.

You'll drive the enterprise risk management program, coordinating risk assessments, mitigation plans, and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. Your remit will include managing internal audits, facilitating external ISO audits, and overseeing supplier compliance.

A key part of your role will be responding to customer and RFP security questionnaires, providing assurance packs, and representing the company in security discussions with clients and vendors. You'll also lead the development and delivery of compliance training across teams, fostering a culture of awareness and accountability.

You'll work closely with internal stakeholders including the CTO, Legal Counsel, and General Managers, as well as external partners and regulators, to ensure policies are current, adhered to, and effectively embedded across the business. From policy reviews and incident management to supplier assessments and ISMS governance, you'll be the central figure driving compliance excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

  • Extensive experience in compliance, ideally within technology or financial services environment
  • Proven expertise in ISO 27001, SOC2, and privacy legislation (GDPR, Australian Privacy Act)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve security risks
  • Experience managing audits, risk registers, and compliance frameworks
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders
  • A proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach to risk mitigation and policy governance
  • (Experience with PCI DSS and SOCI Act compliance is highly regarded, but not essential)

What you'll get in return

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role offering autonomy and the chance to shape the compliance culture of a global organisation. You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary of
$175,000 + Super
, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work with a collaborative leadership team in a purpose-driven environment. You'll also gain exposure to international operations and strategic initiatives that make a real difference in the financial services landscape.

What you need to do now

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