Head of Governance & Assurance

• Head of Governance & Assurance – Risk, Compliance, Privacy & Data
• Hands-On Leadership Role in a Scaling, Data-Intensive Organisation
• 12-Month Fixed Term Contract  (Possible Perm) – Hybrid Sydney

Opportunity

This is a senior governance role covering a period of parental leave within an established but evolving function. The role has broad ownership across governance, risk, compliance and privacy, with responsibility for maintaining existing frameworks, strengthening controls where needed, and supporting the business through continued growth in a complex, data-sensitive environment.

The role

You will lead governance, risk, compliance and privacy across the business, with scope across both strategy and day-to-day delivery. The role includes board and executive reporting, policy and framework oversight, and close partnership with product, data and technology teams to ensure controls are practical, effective and fit for purpose.

About you

This role will suit someone who is comfortable working at both the strategic and operational level, can step into an existing function with confidence, and knows how to maintain high standards while continuing to improve and mature the environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead governance, risk, compliance, and privacy across the business
• Develop and maintain policies, frameworks, and controls fit for a growing organisation
• Prepare and present clear, credible reporting to the board and executive team
• Manage data handling obligations and privacy requirements in a sensitive environment
• Oversee third-party and outsourced provider risk
• Strengthen information security compliance and operational resilience
• Support financial crime compliance obligations
• Partner with product, data, and technology teams to build governance into how the business operates

Experience

• Senior experience leading governance, risk, or compliance functions at a comparable level from a technology, fintech, financial services or other regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of privacy and data handling obligations in a data-sensitive environment
• Proven ability to step into an established function, provide continuity, and strengthen what's already in place
• Confidence presenting and reporting to boards and senior stakeholders
• The ability to operate across both the strategic and operational level

Preferred

• Exposure to financial crime compliance
• Experience in a high-growth or data-intensive business
• Background managing third-party or outsourced provider risk
• Familiarity with information security and operational resilience

Benefits

• Own a broad governance, risk, compliance and privacy remit end to end
• Opportunity to mature frameworks from the ground up in a fast-scaling organisation
• Work directly with major banks, government and partners in law enforcement, AI, Data & Cybersecurity
• Balance strategic influence with genuine hands-on impact in a lean team
• Step into a high-stakes, data-sensitive environment where your work matters
• Breadth of varied responsibilities to include financial crime, data assurance, privacy
• Hybrid working with flexibility to work where you work best. 1-2 days in the office for collaboration.
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
• Strong potential to go permanent at the end of the 12 Month Maternity leave period

How to Apply

This role suits someone who wants to take ownership, work across both the strategic and operational sides of the function, and lead with rigour and confidence in a complex, high-growth environment

Apply now by submitting your CV for immediate consideration via the link or send your cv on word to hello@inkrecruitment.com.au

Alternatively for a confidential chat, contact Karen Thorne at Ink Recruitment on +61 (0)420 788873

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