Risk & Compliance Analyst

**Overview**

The Risk & Compliance Analyst will assist in the operation of the Retirement and Superannuation Solutions (R & SS ) Risk Management function, providing expertise in risk management, ensuring the Risk Framework is embedded within the business and at all times promoting awareness of risk management throughout the business.

Undertake a proactive role within the business to ensure clarity of risk and control measurement, clarity on reporting via Key Risk Indicators and assisting the business in implementing plans to correct any observed control weaknesses.

Support the business in ensuring compliance with all legislative and regulatory obligations.

Provide meaningful data analysis as required by Risk & Compliance.

Undertake other duties as directed by management.

Work collaboratively with the broader Risk and Compliance team.

**Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities**

Operational Management
- Work closely with the R & SS operations team ensure high quality and accurate risk register reporting.
- Assist with the risk reporting process and prepare documentation for governance forums (R & SS business risk committee and the client governance forum)
- Review incidents, including performing root cause and trend analysis.
- Review operating procedures and provide feedback as required.
- Assist in the conduct of targeted risk reviews over high risk processes as required.
- Assist in the planning and execution of the control assurance process
- Encourage the sharing of best practice and issues resolution across business areas.

People Leadership
- Work collaboratively with the broader R & SS Risk & Compliance teams
- Professionally represent the Risk and Compliance global team

Governance Risk & Compliance
- Industry experience working within an Operational Risk function or a related control discipline
- Understanding of the principles of risk management
- Act as a point of contact within R & SS for risk and compliance related queries

Strategic Focus
- Foster and encourage a culture of risk awareness and risk management

**Experience & Personal Attributes**
- Team player with excellent communication skills and understanding of the principals of risk management.
- Ability to maintain a high level of detail and accuracy whilst at times working to meet demanding reporting deadlines;
- A quick learner with a positive attitude;
- Ability to work independently balancing multiple priorities, demonstrating good organisational, analytical and reporting skills.
- Excellent Word, PowerPoint and Excel capability
- Industry experience working within an Operational Risk function or a related control discipline advantageous (desirable within a financial services institution or pensions administrator).

Link Group is a leading fund administration and share registry specialist. We are a market leading provider of technology-enabled administration solutions, continually developing our offerings to expand with our clients' needs. Since our inception, Link Group has been entrusted by clients to handle sensitive data in a secure and confidential manner. Our core businesses of fund administration and securities registration are complemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics.

Our Retirement & Superannuation Solutions division combines its proprietary technology, process and people to deliver a comprehensive financial data solution to its superannuation clients. We support clients across all superannuation fund sectors including government, industry, retail and corporate.

By accompanying our core member and employer administration with a full range of value-added services, we offer the most comprehensive superannuation administration solution on the market. The scale, adaptability and ease of use of our proprietary systems, in conjunction with our integrated analytics offering, allow us to innovate and grow with the needs of our clients.

Link Group is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the Link Group journey and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.