Risk Manager - Asset Management

Risk Manager – Asset Management
Sydney - Hybrid working
$170K package plus bonus

🌟 Shape the risk culture of a leading asset management business
🌟 Drive uplift across frameworks, controls, and strategic initiatives
🌟 High‑visibility role partnering with senior leaders

The Opportunity
Ethos BeathChapman is partnering with a prominent investment manager to appoint a Risk Manager within its Asset Management division. This is a pivotal Line 1 role responsible for uplifting risk maturity, embedding an enhanced Risk Management Framework, and supporting strategic initiatives across a dynamic and growing business.

This position suits a proactive, commercially minded risk professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys influencing stakeholders, improving processes, and strengthening risk culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Embed and uplift the organisation’s Risk Management Framework, ensuring obligations are met and controls are effective.
• Drive the integration and implementation of new risk and compliance methodologies, standards, and procedures.
• Champion a strong risk culture across the division, providing constructive challenge and guidance.
• Build trusted relationships with business leaders, internal audit, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide high‑quality risk and regulatory advice, including breach assessments, prudential reviews, and regulatory notices.
• Identify, analyse, and communicate regulatory changes, supporting the business through implementation.
• Review business proposals and strategic initiatives to ensure risk and compliance considerations are appropriately managed.
• Oversee project adherence to risk and compliance requirements.
• Prepare clear, concise reporting for senior management, committees, and governance forums.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to steering committees and cross‑functional projects.

You will bring:
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., Finance, Commerce, Law, Economics) or equivalent experience.
5+ years’ experience in operational risk and/or compliance within financial services.
Strong understanding of managed investment schemes, wholesale funds, or broader wealth/funds management.
Deep experience working with risk frameworks, policies, and processes in complex organisations.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and a passion for execution.
Comfort operating in environments with ambiguity and change.
High ethical standards and sound judgement.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a visible, impactful role where you will directly shape the risk capability of a major asset management business. You’ll work with experienced leaders, contribute to strategic initiatives, and play a key role in strengthening governance and risk culture.

How to Apply
If you’re a driven risk professional seeking a role where you can influence, uplift, and add real value, we’d love to hear from you.