Risk and Compliance Associate

Job Description

In this role, you’ll support the organisation’s governance, compliance, and enterprise risk management (ERM) functions. You’ll be responsible for ensuring effective design, enhancement, monitoring, and reporting of risk and compliance frameworks. You will work closely with the Head of Operations and Enterprise Risk to: Enhance and monitor the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and ensure compliance with internal policies. Manage breach and incident reporting and undertake operational risk assessments. Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations. Review processes to identify and address compliance breaches and operational incidents, recommending control improvements. Location: Melbourne, Victoria Key responsibilities Regulatory compliance and risk management Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and ensure awareness across relevant stakeholders. Maintain compliance registers (risk, training, conflicts, incidents, and breaches) and update internal policies as required. Prepare and submit regulatory filings and maintain Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism (AML/CTF) programs. Coordinate the internal audit program and ensure compliance with the Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). Conduct compliance reviews for external marketing and regulatory communications. Reporting and analysis Prepare comprehensive reports for the Executive Team, Audit Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC), and Trustee Board. Analyse enterprise risk metrics and summarise findings to inform decision-making. Support process improvement initiatives as directed by senior leadership. Perform risk profiling and design controls to mitigate identified risks. Investigate operational incidents, determine root causes, and recommend solutions to improve processes and controls. What you’ll bring to the role 3–5 years of experience in compliance and operational risk activities, preferably in a funds management or a financial market environment. Tertiary qualifications (or in progress) in finance, business, commerce, or a related field. Comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks, including AFSL, AML/CTF, and Privacy requirements. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse stakeholders. Act as a collaborative team player, contributing to a positive and productive team culture. About Qualitas Qualitas is a leading ASX-listed Australian alternative real estate investment manager, specialising in real estate private credit and real estate private equity. For 16 years, we have been helping our partners realise their vision and delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns to our investors. We recognise that our people are our greatest strength and as an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are empowered to thrive. How to apply If you’re driven by challenge, inspired by innovation, and ready to make a difference in risk and compliance, we’d love to hear from you! Apply with your resume and suitability for the position via email to , quoting the job position in the subject line. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role and do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, nationality, race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, family status, pregnancy, religion, beliefs, neurodiversity or disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr