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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsThe Head of Operational Risk and Compliance will serve as a key strategic leader at Plenti, responsible for shaping and advancing Plentis risk management and compliance framework. Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer, this pivotal role involves designing, implementing, and coordinating a comprehensive risk and compliance program uniquely tailored to Plentis regulatory landscape and business objectives.The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of relevant experience in risk and compliance management, coupled with a thorough understanding of the Australian regulatory environment, including ASIC, OAIC, AUSTRAC, and ACCC. Alongside a proven history in risk assessment, control design, and compliance obligation management, you will lead and mentor a dedicated team responsible for executing effective risk management policies and procedures that comply with relevant laws and partner contractual obligations.Your proactive communication skills will be crucial, as you will be responsible for conveying risk and compliance issues to executive leadership and the board. By leveraging your expertise, you will not only safeguard Plentis operations but also bolster its reputation as a responsible and compliant credit provider in the Australian market, fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across the organisation.Key Responsibilities:Develop, maintain, and manage the operational risk and compliance program at PlentiCollaborate with key stakeholders across the business to ensure a shared understanding of risk and compliance obligationsMonitor changes within the regulatory environment, working with legal and relevant product heads to interpret obligations and establish suitable controls, testing, and reporting mechanismsDevelop and manage policy changes and compliance registers across the organisationPartner with Learning and Development to produce and deliver relevant risk and compliance training, promoting a proactive compliance cultureConduct risk assessments and audits to identify gaps in control effectiveness and non-conformities, working with product heads to manage any ongoing issuesPrepare and present reports at all levels of the organisation detailing the performance of compliance, controls, and incident managementAssist with root cause analyses of operational incidents and recommend corrective actionsLead or assist in internal investigations related to risk and compliance issuesDevelop and maintain strong external relationships with key regulators and auditorsBuild and mentor a high-performing team of risk and compliance professionalsChampion risk and compliance across the organisation, fostering a culture of continuous improvementCollaborate with business units to identify and manage functional and enterprise-level risk registers and controlsKey Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field10+ years of experience in operational risk management, internal audit, or complianceStrong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, control testing, and incident managementIn-depth understanding of the Australian regulatory landscape, including ASIC, OAIC, AUSTRAC, and ACCC.Proficiency in risk management and compliance tools and softwareExcellent analytical, organisational, and decision-making skillsProven experience in leading and developing teamsStrong ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authorityExceptional communication skills, particularly for conveying complex information clearly and effectively to executive and board-level stakeholdersProactive and organised approach to managing obligations and complianceKeen attention to detail with a proactive attitude toward risk identificationStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to foster strong working relationships both within Plenti and with external stakeholdersStrategic thinker with the ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategiesReporting Relationships: This position will report directly to the Chief Risk Officer.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Head of Risk and Compliance? What''s your expected annual base salary?Plenti is building Australia''s best lender.Our smart technology offers faster and fairer auto, renewable energy and personal loans to help borrowers bring their big ideas to life. We''ve also helped more than 27,000 investors earn strong, stable returns by investing in loans to creditworthy Australians.We''ve originated more than $3.5 billion in loans since establishment, with our strong growth supported by diversified distribution channels and funding, and underpinned by our exceptional credit performance and continual innovation.Plenti is building Australia''s best lender.Our smart technology offers faster and fairer auto, renewable energy and personal loans to help borrowers bring their big ideas to life. We''ve also helped more than 27,000 investors earn strong, stable returns by investing in loans to creditworthy Australians.We''ve originated more than $3.5 billion in loans since establishment, with our strong growth supported by diversified distribution channels and funding, and underpinned by our exceptional credit performance and continual innovation.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Featured jobsHead of Risk and Compliance (AU and NZ)OrbitRemitSydney NSW4d agoHead of Compliance ($270K - $290K)Actuate Recruitment GroupSydney NSW20d agoHead of Non-Financial RiskCuscal Limited (SR)Sydney NSW11d agoResearching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr