Head Of Risk

Overview Gallagher Bassett (GB) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Risk – Disability to lead and oversee the risk function for our wholly owned subsidiary, My Plan Manager Group (MPMG).
Reporting to the Chief General Counsel, this role focuses on identifying, assessing, and managing financial and non-financial risks across the MPMG business units to ensure effective and compliant delivery of plan management services.
The successful candidate will safeguard clients, drive continuous improvement in risk management frameworks, and ensure regulatory compliance.
This role leads a team of risk, compliance, and audit professionals, collaborates with senior leaders across GB, and works with Managers in MPMG to uphold GB's high operational risk standards and compliance obligations.Key accountability areas include leadership of the Disability division's risk strategy and ensuring alignment with GB and regulatory requirements.Key Accountabilities Leadership and Team Development: Lead, coach, and support a team of risk, compliance, and audit professionals to ensure growth and successful delivery of the Disability division's risk strategy.Assurance and Audit Plans: Oversee the implementation of assurance and audit plans that meet MPMG ISO and NDIS registration requirements.Risk Identification and Mitigation: Collaborate with GB's Risk & Compliance team and stakeholders to assess financial and non-financial risks, embedding effective controls and mitigation strategies across the plan management process, including reporting.Regulatory Compliance: Partner with GB's Risk & Compliance team to ensure adherence to relevant global and local requirements and industry best practices.Incident Management: Oversee operational and compliance incidents, including system errors, inefficiencies, and fraud risks.
Conduct investigations, identify root causes, and implement remedial actions.About You What are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management, compliance, and/or audit practices, preferably within the disability or financial services sector.
In addition to being a team player, you will have:Proven leadership experience, with the ability to foster a positive team culture and drive high performance.Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior risk leadership role, ideally within financial services or disability-related industries.In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements relevant to plan management services.Experience engaging with regulators or external bodies, such as ASIC, NDIA, or similar.Demonstrated success in embedding a quality improvement and risk-aware culture.Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.Strong analytical, interpretation, and reporting skills, including excellent problem-solving abilities to address complex regulatory policies and implement solutions.Tertiary qualifications in a commercial discipline such as commerce, finance, accounting, law, or equivalent.To Apply If this sounds like your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
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To be considered, you must have the right to live and work in Australia when applying.
Agency applicants will not be considered.Gallagher Bassett is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and Indigenous Australian applicants are encouraged to apply.
We embrace diversity and will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.Compensation And Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits.
Minimum core benefits include:4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle LeaveNovated Leasing opportunitiesTwo paid volunteer days annuallyHealth Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance PlanEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramPaid parental leaveOther Benefits Include:Flexible and hybrid work arrangementsMental Health and Wellbeing Support for you and immediate family membersEmployee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone RecognitionsPeer Support ProgramAnnual flu vaccinationsAccess to Reward Gateway – discount offers at over 350 retailersAnd more...Equal Opportunity Gallagher embraces inclusion and diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity.
We prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics and will provide reasonable accommodations to known limitations where possible, in accordance with applicable laws.
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