Senior Risk and Compliance Manager, Funds Management

Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $131 billion in assets (as at 31 December 2024). Life with us is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for a better retirement.

We achieve this goal by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed.

Join Challenger Group as a Senior Risk and Compliance Manager, Funds Management

• Are you passionate about governance, risk, and compliance?  

• Do you have a knack for delivering expert advice and fostering a culture of risk awareness?  

• You’ll get to work as a true risk business partner supporting our large and expanding stable of Affiliate Fund Managers  

• We work flexibly from our Sydney CBD Office where you can expect to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. 

What you’ll do  

As our Senior Risk and Compliance Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting and enhancing our robust governance, risk, and compliance framework.

Reporting to the Head of Risk & Compliance, you'll provide essential advisory services to our investment managers and ensure that Challenger Group and our Affiliates stay ahead and compliant in an ever-changing environment and dynamic regulatory landscape.   You’ll be part of a high-performing team where collaboration and mutual respect drive results.

A role where no two days will be the same, you’ll work holistically across a wide portfolio of risk & compliance work some of your key responsibilities will include. 

• Expert Risk & Compliance Advice: Provide value add risk and compliance guidance to senior management and Affiliates. 

• Risk Management: Maintain Affiliate Risk Frameworks and collaborate with stakeholders to proactively identify and manage emerging risks. 

• Framework Development: Create, implement, and oversee risk frameworks, compliance plans, and essential policies. 

• Workshops and Assessments: Lead risk workshops, scenario analyses, and control self-assessments to enhance risk management. 

• Reporting: Produce and present comprehensive reports to boards, committees, and management. 

• Document Review: Examine investment management agreements, product disclosure statements, and marketing materials. 

• Audit Oversight: Manage audit requirements and ensure prompt completion of post-trade exception actions. 

• Regulatory Advice: Guide regulatory interactions and maintain the GRC system effectively. 

The skills and experience you’ll need 

You’re an experienced Risk & Compliance professional with a strong grounding in the financial services regulatory environment — ideally with exposure to the investment and funds management industry.

Known for your collaborative approach, you build trusted relationships across teams and contribute to a culture of shared accountability and continuous improvement.

A confident communicator, you bring a track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and delivering practical, best practice guidance on all things risk and compliance. You know how to present with clarity, and have a knack for making complex information accessible, accurate, and actionable.

As well as;  

• Experience in managing a robust risk and compliance framework across a diverse financial services business.  

• Strong knowledge of financial services laws and regulatory frameworks. 

• Good understanding of risk and compliance management practices and frameworks  

• Continuous improvement mindset  

Highly desirable for you to also have  

• Knowledge of investment and specialist funds management industry practices and procedures  

• Post-graduate qualifications in finance, risk management, compliance, or governance. 

• Certification in risk management or compliance (GARP, PRMIA, RMIA, GRC Institute). 

Why Challenger Group? 

At Challenger Group, we value innovation, integrity, and excellence. You’ll join a dedicated Risk & Compliance team, work with industry leaders, and contribute to the success of a growing funds management business. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply now.

Additional Information 

We value inclusion and diversity of thought, promote flexible working practices so our people can integrate their work and personal lives, and are proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We believe in bringing your authentic self and a belonging in our culture. We are prideful in participating in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) as a national benchmark on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and best practice in Australia. We offer the opportunity for a broad career experience and value people who are inquisitive and rigorous and are driven to make a difference.

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