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The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the worlds largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide crossjurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hardworking team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. Thats why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply empower you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and well give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industrychanging realities. For our business, for clients, and for you Head of Risk Location: Melbourne / Brisbane / Sydney The Head of Risk is responsible for establishing, leading, and embedding the enterprise risk management framework across the superannuation administration business. The role ensures that operational, regulatory, technology and outsourcing risks are effectively identified, assessed, monitored, and reported in line with Group and Regulator expectations, client fund requirements, and the companys risk appetite. The role provides independent oversight while partnering closely with executive leadership, trustees, clients, and regulators to support safe, compliant, and resilient administration services. The role supports the Chief Risk Officer (Superannuation) in building a strong risk culture. This role is responsible for leading a small team of risk professionals (one to three team members). Job Responsibilities Design, maintain, and continuously improve the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, that drives quality outcomes and align with client regulatory and compliance obligations Define and monitor risk appetite, risk tolerances, and key risk indicators (KRIs) Ensure clear risk governance, including escalation pathways and accountability structures Support the Governance, Risk, Audit and Compliance Committee (GRACC), other sub compliance committees and the Executive leadership team with highquality reporting and insights Engage with external parties, including regulators, auditors, and consultants. Represent the Chief Risk Officer Superannuation on risk matters as needed. Identify and manage risks across core administration functions Oversee control effectiveness testing and remediation of control weaknesses Serve as the reliable Risk Partner for the Operations functions Support regulatory engagement, reviews, and audits Oversee risk aspects of regulatory change management and implementation Ensure alignment with CPS 234 and CPS230 Lead the thirdparty and outsourcing risk framework, including material service provider oversight regarding Technology and Information Security to strengthen resilience and system controls Support due diligence, contract risk assessments, and ongoing vendor monitoring Lead risk input into business continuity planning, disaster recovery, and operational resilience testing Support response to significant incidents and regulatory notifications Promote a strong risk culture across the organisation Provide risk training and guidance to leaders and frontline teams Act as a trusted advisor to executives and client fund trustees Collaborating with Group Line 2 Risk function to ensure compliance with Groupwide frameworks and policies Lead and support Apex Super and client led audits to ensure consistency of approach, standard evidence frameworks, repeatable process and improved output. Cultivate effective relationships within Apex Super to embed a consistent, high quality risk culture. Skills required Bachelors or postgraduate degree in finance, business, law, or a related discipline. Completion and maintenance of RG146 General Advice is Superannuation essential. Senior risk leadership experience (7+ years) within superannuation environment Comprehensive (10+ years) working knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements in superannuation. Proven ability in standing up business unit risk management processes (e.g. designing and embedding governance, reporting and monitoring mechanisms, controls design and implementation, issue and incident management) and uplifting overall businessunit risk capability via training, guidance and leadership on risk management Experience in operational risk, technology risk, and thirdparty risk management Previous success in delivering transformation / continuous improvement risk initiatives Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure and contribute as a valuable team member, with strong collaboration, influencing and project management skills Outstanding analytical and problemsolving skills, particularly in assessing complex regulatory changes and developing practical solutions. Strong communication and relationship management skills, with experience engaging clients at all organizational levels to meet their needs and foster productive partnerships. Rolemodelling best practice risk management culture and capability What you will get in return A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business. Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience. Training and development opportunities. Additional Information We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences. We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet. For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please Personal data provided by job applicant(s) will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be treated strictly confidential. Such personal data can be accessed by different Apex stakeholders within and out of country for the consideration of the job application hereunder. Application made by the job applicant(s) constitutes the irrevocable consent of the job applicant for her/his personal data to be used by Apex stakeholders within or outside country for the purpose of this recruitment. Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr