Head of Risk - Financial Services

Job Description

Head of Risk - Financial Services Head of Risk - Financial Services Apply locations Richmond, Melbourne VIC time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0013230 Join a highly engaged, professional and collaborative team You will be a key leader in driving effective risk management and compliance frameworks for our Financial Services business Permanent role based in Melbourne We're REA With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is changing the way the world experiences property. Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. Where the team fits in The Risk & Assurance team sits within the Finance & Business Services Group, headed up by Janelle Hopkins our CFO. As the Head of Risk, you will be supporting our Financial Services Business, which offers home finance and other financial services to those using realestate.com.au for their property search. What the role is all about As the Head of Risk, your focus will be to continually improve, develop and evolve the Financial Services risk maturity. You will work closely with the Financial Services leadership team to ensure compliance and regulatory requirements are maintained and look for improvement opportunities. Provide guidance and input into the development of the annual Internal Audit plan Facilitate risk workshops to identify, assess, and report on key risks and mitigation strategies Work with Legal to ensure regulatory changes undergo a Business Impact Assessment Co-ordinate reviews performed by internal or external parties Manage the ACL & AML obligations, ensuring frameworks are in place for compliance Execute Secretariat responsibilities for the Executive Risk Committee Prepare Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee reporting and papers Manage the GRC tool on behalf of the Risk & Assurance team Who we’re looking for Strong business/commercial acumen - experience in financial services and leading teams Experience in the mortgage broking industry Ability to translate Regulatory requirements into Frameworks and Policies Experience in audits and compliance reviews Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong business writing skills for Executive and Board reports Able to act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders Experience in dealing with regulators The REA experience We care about the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of our people. Some of our Perks & Benefits include: A hybrid and flexible approach to working Flexible leave options Volunteering leave and community grants Hackdays for bringing ideas to life Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join our Talent Neighbourhood Keen to be part of REA but didn't find a perfect match? You should join our Talent Neighbourhood! #LI-HYBRID #J-18808-Ljbffr