Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

Ink Recruitment are exclusively recruiting for a Chief Risk and Compliance Officer to lead the global risk and compliance strategy for a dynamic, values-driven organisation with a global footprint.

This role is pivotal in uplifting and implementing risk and compliance frameworks, aligning them with a new global operating model, and driving a culture of compliance across multi-national jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) model aligned with the new operating structure.
• Lead the uplift of risk and compliance frameworks to a more mature state, with a focus on compliance, ensuring adherence to global regulations.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, boards, regulators, auditors, and legal advisors, to drive buy-in, visibility, and embed risk and compliance into core operations.
• Oversee and inspire cross-functional global teams, encouraging a high-performance culture, supporting their development, and driving professional development and succession planning to achieve strategic goals.
• Standardise and simplify global processes, adopt innovative tools, and proactively adapt frameworks to emerging risks and regulations.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, global regulations, and industry standards, while overseeing business continuity, crisis management, and incident response plans.

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in risk and compliance leadership roles within complex, global, and regulated environments, ideally across varied industry sectors. 
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing enterprise-wide risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in risk and compliance monitoring, assurance programs, and the use of technology-enabled tools and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex issues and advise on practical business impacts.
• Skilled in policy and procedure development, risk assessment, and board/executive-level reporting.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of advising boards, executives, regulators, and cross-functional stakeholders, and securing buy-in at all levels.
• Strong leadership capability, inspiring and developing diverse global teams to achieve outcomes, with experience overseeing cross-cultural teams and supporting their development.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to lead organisations through change and uncertainty.
• Skilled collaborator with cross-cultural awareness, capable of embedding governance, risk, compliance, and legal (GRCL) frameworks across international and diverse operational contexts.
• Consulting experience, including first-hand engagement, is highly valuable.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Bonus potential
• Catered kitchen with an onsite barista and daily lunch.
• Parking included and access to local discounts and events.
• Recognition programs and access to reward gateways.
• Collaborative, values-driven culture with a focus on excellence.
• Work in an environment that prioritises integrity, collaboration, excellence, and ownership, fostering a culture of trust and mutual respect.
• Join a team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and the drive to question and improve, ensuring both personal and professional growth.

Location: Sydney Olympic Park (4 days in-office, parking included)
Salary: Competitive, with bonus and benefits

The role would suit a dynamic Head of Risk and Compliance looking to step into a more senior role, or a new CRO looking to expand their skills globally. Great opportunity to join a values driven organisation and play a pivotal role in shaping its global risk and compliance strategy.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter to hello@inkrecruitment.com.au outlining your relevant experience and motivation for this role or apply via Seek below

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

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