Head of Risk

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hudson Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year
  • High-profile interim leadership role
  • Drive change and uplift across claims risk & compliance
  • Lead a team of 12, reporting to senior executives

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Head of Risk & Compliance to step into a key interim leadership role within a leading financial services organisation. This 4-month contract offers the chance to make a significant impact during a period of organisational change and leadership transition.

The role will provide hands-on leadership of a ~12-person team in the General Insurance claims division, with a focus on driving risk and compliance uplift, embedding frameworks, and ensuring operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day leadership of the Risk & Compliance team supporting the Claims function.
  • Drive change initiatives and deliver uplift across compliance, risk frameworks, and assurance.
  • Partner with business leaders to ensure regulatory obligations and governance standards are met.
  • Oversee incident management, control testing, and remediation initiatives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to executives, ensuring a strong risk culture and effective oversight.

About You

  • Proven senior leadership experience in Line 1 Risk & Compliance within financial services, ideally insurance or claims.
  • Strong track record of driving change and uplift in governance, frameworks, and compliance programs.
  • Ability to manage, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive influencing skills.
  • Availability to commence quickly in a 4-month contract role.

How to Apply:

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

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