A hands‑on role, working across core risk and compliance activities in a leading diversified financial services asset management business.
Join a highly regarded Chief Risk Office and broaden your impact across asset management risk and compliance.
This role offers meaningful exposure to regulatory change, governance forums and senior stakeholders
Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.
About the role
Joining Perpetual’s Chief Risk Office (CRO), you’ll play a key role in supporting enterprise level risk and compliance activity support the effective operation of the Risk and Compliance Framework across Perpetual Asset Management Australia. The role offers broad exposure across regulatory change, compliance monitoring, issues management and licence obligations, while working closely with experienced leaders who will support your ongoing development into people leadership and broader accountability.
In this role, you will work collaboratively with the business to implement support key elements of the Risk & Compliance Framework, including but not limited to:
Supporting regulatory change activities, including identifying and analysing legal and regulatory developments and assisting with business implementation
Assisting with the maintenance and enhancement of risk and compliance policies, compliance plans and related documentation
Supporting compliance monitoring activities and follow‑up actions
Assisting with issues management and breach assessments, including preparation of breach reports and regulatory submissions
Assist in reporting to committees and boards in relation to enterprise level compliance activities;
Assist with regulatory audit programs and compliance validation and certification processes;
Assist in enterprise (corporate) level financial crime related activities
Support of enterprise (corporate) level conflicts management activities and the gifts register to monitor employees compliance with policies;
Support of Australian Financial Services Licence variations and appointment and removal of Responsible Managers;
Maintaining and monitoring registered scheme compliance plans, including annual reviews and coordination of external audits
About you
You’ll bring a strong foundation in risk and compliance within financial services, along with a collaborative and detail‑oriented approach. You will ideally have:
An undergraduate qualification in Business, Finance, Legal or a related discipline
1+ years’ experience in risk, compliance or legal roles within financial services
Experience working with controls in a regulated financial services environment
Demonstrated experience analysing issues, identifying root causes and contributing to remediation actions
Ability to work effectively and productively within a team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence engaging a range of stakeholders
A client‑first, commercially minded approach, balanced with regulatory and community expectations
Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and accountability
How we work
Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.
Employee benefits
Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year
An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing
Study support and commitment to supporting professional development
Diversity and inclusion
Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy
A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.
