Risk Specialist

Risk Specialist | Financial Services

Location: Brisbane City

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The Opportunity

You will operate within a complex environment, supporting first-line risk activities to ensure robust governance across investment operations and performance measurement. This role is designed for a risk professional who enjoys navigating ambiguity and embedding risk frameworks into day-to-day business processes.

Your Impact

• Risk Framework Management: Support the design and execution of Line 1 risk management frameworks to identify and mitigate operational, investment, and third-party risks.
• Incident & Issue Management: Lead the end-to-end management of incidents, breaches, and issues, including root-cause analysis, remediation tracking, and prevention strategies.
• Reporting & Insights: Develop risk metrics, dashboards, and management reports to provide visibility on risk exposure and support executive decision-making.
• Governance & Compliance: Coordinate audit and regulatory review activities (including APRA engagements) and ensure all findings are addressed and remediated.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with Line 2 Risk and internal teams to drive a consistent risk culture and ensure alignment with group risk appetite.
• Control Oversight: Challenge and support control owners on design and effectiveness testing to ensure regulatory obligations are met.

About You

• Experience: Proven experience in a Line 1 risk management role, specifically within investment operations, superannuation, or broader financial services.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and APRA regulatory standards.
• Incident Management: Demonstrated background in incident response, post-incident reviews, and lessons learned.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders within complex organisational structures.
• Qualifications: A tertiary qualification in Finance, Risk Management, Law, or a related discipline is highly regarded.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please send your CV to Zane Kennedy at zane.kennedy@randstad.com.au or apply via the link.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.