Partner with heads of asset classes to uplift investment risk maturity Leading Australian fund manager Sydney or Melbourne CBD | Flexible working ABOUT THE COMPANY AND ROLE An excellent opportunity for an experienced Risk Manager - Funds Management has become available at our client, a large Australian fund manager, experiencing a massive period of growth and transformation. If successful you will work in close partnership with the Head of Investment Risk and provide oversight for investment activities as well as provide strategic and constructive risk and compliance advice and support to the investment teams, and broader business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee and monitor adherence to the firm's enterprise risk management framework and applicable regulatory obligations and undertake cyclical risk management activities for the Investments business, including material risk, KRI assessments and oversight of control self-assessments and attestations; Manage policies and systems to mitigate investment-related risks, including valuation, liquidity, counterparty, market, operational, and ESG risks; Conduct a broad range of monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reporting across enterprise and operational risks as well as investment risks (market, liquidity and counterparty risks); Maintain compliance obligations register relating to investment activities and monitor regulatory change and oversee the Investment Governance framework and compliance with SPS 530; AND Implement focused assurance programs to provide risk and regulatory insights that are ongoing across public and private markets. KEY REQUIREMENTS: At least 5 years' experience within a similar role (i.e. Investments/Financial Markets) in Superannuation, Funds Management, Investment Platforms/Services or Asset Consulting; Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Commerce, Finance, Law etc.); Ability to work autonomously and critically assess established systems, processes and frameworks with a continuous improvement mindset; AND Strong report writing skills and ability to present to senior stakeholders, including the regulator and board/committees; If you are interested, apply with your CV now or contact Amanda - amanda@kaizenrecruitment.com.au or Sean - sean@kaizenrecruitment.com.au for a confidential chat. SCR-amanda-chisholm SCR-sean-keogh This role is an individual contributor senior position with no direct reports, however, as the fund grows leadership responsibilities could arise Reference number: 1711595 Profession:Risk / Compliance / Assurance Company: Kaizen Recruitment Date posted: 13th Apr, 2026
