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Strategic guidance for AFSL, APRA & ASIC
Team management position
About the company
Keegan Adams have been engaged to source a Head of Risk for a wealth advisory firm operating in Victoria & NSW. This role will involve strategic advice around growth, team management and day to day governance.
Duties
Build upon the current risk structure and controls within the business to meet risk expansion as the business grows
Provide strategic advice to the executive team and Board on risk, compliance, and governance matters.
Oversee risk monitoring, assessment, and reporting across all business units.
Engage with regulators (APRA, ASIC) and ensure timely and accurate reporting AFSL exposure is advantageous.
Partner with business leaders to integrate risk management into decision-making and strategy.
Lead and mentor a team while building risk capability across the organisation.
Drive best-practice risk management in alignment with regulatory expectations and member-first principles.
Ideal Candidate
Extensive senior risk management experience within the wealth advisory / investment space.
Strong knowledge of APRA Prudential Standards, ASIC & AFSL requirements, and relevant governance frameworks.
The ability to engage effectively with Boards, executives, and regulators with credibility and influence.
A proven track record in maintaining, developing and leading high-performing teams.
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, law, risk management, or a related field (postgraduate qualifications and qualified memberships highly regarded).