Risk & Compliance Business Partner - Investment Governance and Research
- Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Risk and Compliance Advisory team provides risk and compliance advice, oversight, and independent challenge and assurance across the organisation. The team sits within the Legal, Risk and Compliance function, which provides oversight, governance, and legal support to all business entities and functions.Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Risk and Compliance Business Partner with deep expertise in Investment Governance and a strong understanding of financial services regulations and operational risk management within a Line 2 Risk & Compliance team. This role will support the Executive General Manager, Product and Marketing as a trusted Risk and Compliance partner.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with Investment Leadership
- Partner with Investment Governance and Research teams to understand and support business objectives, processes, and risks.
- Work closely with the GM, Investment Governance and Research to provide independent risk oversight during transformation initiatives.
- Provide expert advice and challenge first-line activities to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal standards.
- Conduct Line 2 assurance reviews and undertake risk assessment activities related to investment governance.
- Monitor compliance with APRA and ASIC requirements as the investment function evolves.
- Review investment research processes, managed account structures, and governance frameworks.
- Assess risks related to managed accounts, investment products, and strategic initiatives.
- Support business continuity planning for investment functions.
- Design risk and compliance controls and lead risk-in-change activities that support innovation and optimisation while maintaining regulatory standards.
- Drive continuous improvement of governance frameworks and contribute to thought leadership.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in risk management, compliance, or investment governance.
- Proven Line 2 risk and compliance experience in financial services.
- Strong understanding of investment governance, managed accounts, and platform environments.
- Demonstrated experience in incident and breach management.
- Sound knowledge of APRA, ASIC, and OAIC regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency with risk management systems and regulatory reporting tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.