Senior Associate, Compliance & Operational Risk

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Management Framework
  • Support the implementation and embedding of the uplifted risk management framework
  • Supporting the Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process
  • Identifying, sourcing and monitoring Key Risk Indicators to support Risk evaluations
  • Review of control design and operating effectiveness to support the mitigation of identified risks
  • Contribution to continued improvement of the risk management framework
  • Manage key data inputs and outputs from GRC.
• Management Reporting
  • Input into key governance reporting, including for the AustralianSuper US Board, International Compliance and Risk Council, and other senior forums and committees as required.
• Other
  • Support the wider Compliance & Operational Risk team and undertake ad hoc projects as required.

Culture

• Foster a professional, collaborative and solutions-focused environment within the Compliance & Operational Risk function, supporting high standards of delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Promote and role model a sound Risk culture across the Fund.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships across all levels of the US business, supporting strong governance, risk culture and regulatory awareness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders globally to ensure alignment on risk frameworks and expectations.

Essential

• Strong knowledge of risk and compliance frameworks.
• Critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative, articulate and persuasive skills who can support team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that articulate the risk and control environment for different levels across the Fund.
• High level of personal integrity as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters.
• Able to develop and maintain high quality interpersonal relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication/presentation skills and ability to influence.
• Self-starter and comfortable working in a small team and a rapidly changing environment.

Desired

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce or Economics.
• Regulated industry experience, ideally in financial services.
• Project / delivery management experience.