Risk & Compliance Manager

Company Description:Our client is a prominent ASX-listed organization, offering wide range of manufactured products. With a strong national presence across various industries, the company is a key player in the Australian market.Due to natural staff turnover, our client is urgently seeking a skilled and experienced Risk and Compliance Manager. This critical role involves facilitating a seamless handover process and will commence with a 4-6 month daily rate contract. The right candidate will be offered a permanent role. Candidates who are on 4 weeks' notice can't be considered for this role.As the organisation has many offices around Melbourne, you have the opportunity to work in the CBD, North, West, East. Responsibilities:Reporting to the GM Risk & Compliance, your main responsibilities will include: Support the GM Assurance & Compliance in developing, training, and communicating effective Group policies and procedures.Provide solutions to enhance the risk and control environment, recommending actions addressing identified deficiencies and managing risks within appetite.Monitor and report on key risk indicators and internal control performance to relevant stakeholders.Advise on risk management matters and develop processes aligned with the risk appetite and framework.Assist in monitoring an internal audit program tailored to organizational needs.Contribute to designing, overseeing, implementing, and maintaining the compliance management system and associated policies.Determine content for compliance training and facilitate its provision to the business.Establish and review compliance management documentation to ensure relevance, fitness-for-purpose, and accuracy.Partner with the business to provide continuous advice and support on Risk and compliance management.Ensure timely escalation of compliance risks and breaches to inform business decision-making.Manage the Group Annual Insurance renewal process, including risk engineering recommendations.Monitor compliance management performance of business units as part of the second line of defence.Prepare reports for Audit Finance and Risk Committees and Board on material compliance risks, breaches, and status of obligations.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the compliance framework's subtlety, adequacy, and effectiveness.Dealing with external IA partners.Collaborate with Risk and Compliance Plan Owners to identify risks in a matrix organization.Integrate compliance management practices into day-to-day operations.Expand Compliance and Assurance control frameworks to cover responsibilities beyond finance, encompassing the entire organization.Create a comprehensive group-wide assurance program.Implement an efficient self-assessment Finance attestation process.Develop and maintain an up-to-date Compliance Obligation Source Register, managing a system to identify changes to compliance requirements and obligations.Offer independent advice to the business on compliance obligations, including insights on policies, initiatives, and priorities as part of the second line of defence.Guarantee the presence of a comprehensive set of policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with Group expectations for minimum standards across key activities. No direct reports Selection Criteria:Possess a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, such as Commerce, Law, or Business.Extensive experience in roles related to assurance, risk, and compliance, governance, internal controls, with a preference for candidates with a background in highly regulated and segmented businesses.A CIA qualification, a background in consulting would be advantageous.Demonstrate strong expertise in stakeholder engagement.Practical experience in implementing and administering corporate or enterprise Risk, Compliance, and Assurance management programs, including supporting risk and control owners in Compliance risk management and monitoring processes.Proven track record of engaging regularly with senior managers, reflecting effective communication and collaboration skills.Ability to adapt quickly to changes in regulatory environments and proactively contribute to the enhancement of risk and compliance practices.Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify potential risks and provide effective solutions.Uphold a commitment to continuous professional development, staying abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in risk and compliance management. 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