Risk & Compliance Consultant

Senior Manager – Risk & Compliance Assurance

10-Month Contract | Melbourne | $1,200 per day (incl. super)

Ethos BeathChapman is partnering with a leading financial services organisation to appoint an experienced Senior Manager – Risk & Compliance Assurance for a high-profile enterprise programme.

This role will suit a seasoned risk and compliance professional who combines strong Line 1 assurance experience with exceptional executive-level writing capability. Working within a complex delivery environment, you will be responsible for developing critical governance and assurance artefacts, providing quality assurance over programme outputs and ensuring key deliverables meet the expectations of senior stakeholders.

A significant component of the role involves "holding the pen" on important documents from initial drafting through to final approval, requiring a highly polished executive level writing style and the ability to translate complex technical information into concise, executive-ready reporting.

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the development of closure packs, assessment papers and programme governance documentation.

•Draft executive and Board-level reporting, including papers for Audit & Risk Committees and senior governance forums.

•Establish and apply quality assurance processes across key programme deliverables.

•Develop assessment criteria and assurance frameworks to support programme outcomes.

•Review evidence and deliverables to ensure completeness, consistency and alignment with agreed requirements.

•Provide Line 1 risk and compliance assurance across a range of workstreams.

•Engage with senior stakeholders to challenge, refine and improve the quality of programme outputs.

•Support governance forums through the preparation of high-quality reporting and decision papers.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

•Experience within banking or a highly regulated financial services environment.

•Strong Line 1 Risk, Compliance, Assurance or Controls experience.

•Exceptional written communication skills, including experience producing executive-level reports and governance papers.

•Demonstrated experience preparing submissions for Executive Committees, Boards and Audit & Risk Committees.

•A strong understanding of non-financial risk management frameworks and governance practices.

•Experience reviewing, challenging and quality assuring complex programme deliverables.

•Proven ability to operate effectively within large, multi-stakeholder programmes.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a strategically important programme where you will work closely with senior leaders and influence key governance and assurance outcomes.

The role offers a highly visible platform for an experienced risk and compliance professional who enjoys combining assurance expertise with high-quality executive writing and stakeholder engagement.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Matt Quinn on +61 2 8227 9200 or at Sign in to view email or apply now.