Risk & Compliance Assurance Manager, Client Services

Job Description

Risk & Compliance Assurance Manager, Client Services East Melbourne Full time, Permanent position Hybrid working model. Mondays and Thursdays are the days that our team works in the office together. The other days are up to you – home or office, it’s your choice! Located in leafy East Melbourne, within a 5-minute walk of Parliament station. Are you an experienced risk and compliance professional looking for a career-defining opportunity? Do you thrive on embedding best-practice frameworks and fostering a strong risk culture? About the Catholic Development Fund Catholic Development Fund (CDF) are a values-based financial institution that provides a unique level of client support across its footprint of Catholic organisations, including primary and secondary schools, parishes, healthcare, and social services providers. About the Opportunity Reporting directly to the General Manager of Client Services and working closely with the Executive Manager Risk & Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a mature, industry-standard Risk & Compliance operating model within a first line of defence framework. As Risk & Compliance Assurance Manager, you will be instrumental in: Identifying, assessing, and managing risk within Client Services and operational activities. Investigating and managing operational risk events and incidents, ensuring robust solutions are in place. Conducting risk and control effectiveness assessments, control testing, and assurance to strengthen compliance. Developing and driving remediation plans for identified control weaknesses. Managing compliance with AML/CTF operational requirements and programs. Overseeing third-party outsourcing partners, ensuring alignment with CPS 231. Partnering with Second Line Risk and contributing to internal audits, managing findings and recommendations. Monitoring and reporting on Risk Appetite Metrics and Key Risk Indicators to enhance strategic decision-making. Enhancing policies, procedures, and processes within the Client Services team. What You Bring: 3+ years’ experience in operational risk management, ideally within financial services. Strong knowledge of APRA Risk Management Prudential Standards, operational risk, compliance frameworks, and control assurance processes. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline. Proven ability to manage controls, obligations, and incident management practices. Experience in managing and delivering AML/CTF operational requirements. Experience working with an enterprise risk management system (e.g. Protecht) is desirable. Why work for us? Professional Environment: Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to fostering an agile and inspiring work environment. Meaningful Work: Be part of a values -driven organisation that makes a difference in the community. Contribute to meaningful projects with a long-lasting impact. Your work will support the goals and vision of CDF. Benefits: We offer a hybrid working model, employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing and a staff discount program from Day 1. How to apply If you believe your skills and experience align with this position, we would love to hear from you! To submit an application, please click apply and provide a copy of your current resume and a cover letter. Please note: We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, if you believe this role might be for you, please apply as soon as possible. Employment is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Checks. To be successful in this role you must hold valid working rights in Australia. Application closing date: 11 March, 2025 Contact person Nishan Fonseka, Executive Manager Risk and ComplianceApply Now At the heart of who we are is not all the buildings but the person of Jesus Christ, who enters into our lives and who we then share with others. #J-18808-Ljbffr