Company Description
Montu is one of Australia's leading health tech businesses and a leader in alternative health services. With operations in Australia and Europe, we take a technology-first approach to reshaping the landscape for suppliers, practitioners, pharmacies and patients.
Montu operates a fully integrated, end-to-end ecosystem of healthcare companies that touches every part of the alternative health experience, from patient care through to pharmacy dispensing, clinical education, product development, wholesale distribution and more. Our brands include Alternaleaf, UMeds, Leafio and Saged.
Recognised by the Deloitte Fast 50 as the fastest growing tech company in Australia for two years running – with revenue growth of over 26,000% and 9,000% – Montu is now the largest business of its kind outside North America.
This role is an Australia-based, fully work-from-home position, with access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Job Description
The Risk Lead will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on the management of risk related arising from the provision of medicinal products and medical services. The Risk Lead will work with the GM Compliance to establish the risk management strategy and risk frameworks for the Montu Group. This role will play a crucial role in building a sustainable compliance environment across the Montu group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Risk Strategy & Frameworks: Support the GM Compliance in shaping the risk management strategy, integrating risk processes into strategic planning, and addressing financial and non-financial risks. Design and implement robust frameworks that meet regulatory standards and industry best practices.
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, recommend solutions, and implement tools to centralise and streamline risk management across the organisation.
- Advisory & Insights: Provide actionable insights to senior management on risk trends, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies to support decision-making.
- Reporting & Metrics: Prepare detailed risk reports for senior leadership and regulators, while developing dashboards to monitor and measure risk effectively.
- Training & Culture: Lead risk training initiatives, enhance employee awareness, and foster a positive risk culture throughout the organisation.
- Performance Objectives: Achieve individual and departmental OKRs and KPIs aligned with organisational goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business, or related field (Master’s or certifications like CRMP, FRM preferred).
- 10+ years of risk management experience in regulated industries, ideally pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or insurance.
- Proficiency with risk management tools and software is advantageous.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to influence and collaborate across all levels, including senior management.
- Expertise in managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams.
- High ethical standards and a commitment to compliance.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinker with a proactive risk management approach.
- Effective team player in multidisciplinary and fast-paced environments.
- Skilled in conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Strong project management and coordination abilities.
Additional Information
You’ll be joining a highly motivated, agile team where your ideas and work will directly influence the direction and progress of an expanding global company in a hyper-growth phase. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and driven culture and offer opportunities for advancement to high achievers.
Other benefits include:
- Unlimited access to the SAGED and Greenhouse learning platforms.
- Discounts with over 450 retailers through the Merit Reward and Recognition platform.
- Competitive salary and package.
- Full time, work-from-home role.
- Access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
- Mental health support through our wellbeing platform, Unmind
- Being part of one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia while improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients.
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We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
