Risk and Compliance Officer
Ethos Beath Chapman - Australia ·www.ethosbc.com
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Risk & Compliance Officer
8-Month Fixed Term Contract – View to Permanent
$150K + Super | Sydney
Ethos BeathChapman is partnering with a high-growth global financial services business to appoint a Risk & Compliance Officer into its Australian team on an initial 8-month fixed term contract, with a strong view to permanency.
This is a genuinely hands-on role suited to a risk-led professional who is comfortable operating autonomously while working closely with international stakeholders. The position will take ownership of the local risk framework, with a clear mandate to strengthen oversight, enhance processes, and support ongoing growth.
The Role
You will take ownership of the local risk landscape, working across operational, regulatory and strategic risk. Key responsibilities include:
Why Apply
For further information on this role or to confidentially apply, please contact Matt Quinn on (02) 8227 9200 or email at mattq@ethosbc.com.au
Only WORD FORMAT resumes will be accepted.
8-Month Fixed Term Contract – View to Permanent
$150K + Super | Sydney
Ethos BeathChapman is partnering with a high-growth global financial services business to appoint a Risk & Compliance Officer into its Australian team on an initial 8-month fixed term contract, with a strong view to permanency.
This is a genuinely hands-on role suited to a risk-led professional who is comfortable operating autonomously while working closely with international stakeholders. The position will take ownership of the local risk framework, with a clear mandate to strengthen oversight, enhance processes, and support ongoing growth.
The Role
You will take ownership of the local risk landscape, working across operational, regulatory and strategic risk. Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and evolving the risk register, including identification, assessment and mitigation of key risks
- Designing and embedding risk frameworks and controls aligned to global standards
- Delivering risk reporting to senior stakeholders, including insights on risk appetite and emerging exposures
- Supporting operational resilience through continuous monitoring and improvement of risk processes
- Partnering across the business to ensure risk is embedded in decision-making and product development
- Overseeing compliance with regulatory obligations, including governance, market conduct and oversight of financial promotions
- Leading monitoring and assurance activities, including audits and issue remediation
- Acting as the local subject matter lead on data protection, including privacy oversight and risk assessments
- Minimum 5 years’ experience across risk management within financial services or fintech.
- Strong understanding of risk frameworks and the practical application of controls in a commercial environment.
- Confident operating in a standalone or lean team structure with a high degree of accountability.
- Highly analytical, with the ability to translate complex information into clear and practical insights.
- Exposure to regulatory environments and working with compliance obligations.
- Professional certifications (e.g. FRM, PRM or similar) are advantageous.
Why Apply
- Immediate scope and ownership in a growing, fast-paced environment
- Broad role covering risk, compliance and data protection
- Strong likelihood of extension or conversion to a permanent position
- Collaborative, globally connected business with a strong growth trajectory
For further information on this role or to confidentially apply, please contact Matt Quinn on (02) 8227 9200 or email at mattq@ethosbc.com.au
Only WORD FORMAT resumes will be accepted.
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The Risk and Compliance Officer role with Ethos Beath Chapman - Australia is based in Sydney, NSW, AU.
What does the Risk and Compliance Officer role pay?
Ethos Beath Chapman - Australia lists the Risk and Compliance Officer role at up to AUD 150,000 per year.
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