Risk and Compliance Officer Lead
full-time•Southbank
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<figure><img src="https://images.teamtailor-cdn.com/images/s3/teamtailor-production/gallery_picture-v6/image_uploads/20c42b6b-305c-401a-9963-28bc2a1d2d39/original.png" alt="Ansvar Australia.png" title="" width="273" height="137" style="width:273px;max-width:273px;height:137px;"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.teamtailor-cdn.com/images/s3/teamtailor-production/gallery_picture-v6/image_uploads/28a003a8-b3d7-4254-bde3-ba2335bd8a72/original.png" alt="rb_BENEFACT-PROUDLY-LINE_Proudly-Part-of-Benefact-Group_Lock-up_RGB_40168.png" title="" width="248" height="43" style="width:248px;max-width:248px;height:43px;"></figure><p><strong><br>Working hours: </strong>37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>Permanent <br></p><p><strong>Location: Melbourne</strong></p><p><strong>Job Ref: 204428</strong></p><hr><h4>About the role<br></h4><p><strong>Ansvar Australia</strong>, who are proudly part of the <strong>Benefact Group</strong>, are looking for a <strong>Risk and Compliance Lead </strong>to join our<strong> Melbourne </strong>office.</p><p>Ansvar uses a ‘three lines of defence’ model to strengthen its risk management framework. The Risk & Compliance Lead, part of the Underwriting and Distribution (U&D) Team’s first line of defence, supports colleagues in embedding compliance processes and effective risk controls. The role provides proactive oversight, delivers training, shares knowledge, and leads compliance projects with the Head of Underwriting Performance. Additionally, the officer assists in continuously improving frontline compliance practices.<br></p><hr><h4>Why join us?</h4><p>We are embracing significant organisational change and need innovative thinkers and change makers who want to shape the future, not just be part of it.</p><p><strong>Your Voice Matters</strong>: Work directly with decision-makers who champion fresh ideas and where you can make a genuine impact.</p><p><strong>Diverse Opportunities:</strong> As a nimble, dynamic organisation, you’ll gain exposure to challenging projects and cross-functional skills.</p><p><strong>Meaningful Work:</strong> From our Community Education Programme to protecting heritage buildings and partnering with faith-based and community organisations, your work will make a tangible difference.</p><p>Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, ambitious culture committed to making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst Australia's Top 40 Best Workplaces to Give Back in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities, with all of our profits going to charity and good causes.</p><hr><h4>What you'll be doing </h4><ul><li><p>Manage the day-to-day monitoring of the Underwriting and Distribution Team’s legislative and regulatory compliance obligations</p></li><li><p>Provide support to the U&D Team leaders in enhancing the effectiveness of compliance processes and resources </p></li><li><p>Manage the day-to-day monitoring of the U&D Teams’ management of complaints in accordance with legislative and regulatory compliance obligations </p></li><li><p>Assist with projects as directed by the Underwriting Performance Manager and Chief Underwriting Officer </p></li><li><p>Support Quality Assurance Program (QAP) framework for U&D</p></li><li><p>Manage Ansvar’s Broker Agreement Process and ensure agreements are accurate and compliant in line with regulatory compliance obligations</p></li></ul><h4>What you'll need to have </h4><ul><li><p><strong>Risk & Compliance Expertise - </strong>Demonstrated capability in risk and compliance functions, with strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and the ability to design and implement effective control measures, preferably within the insurance sector. </p></li><li><p><strong>Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills - </strong>Ability to apply sound judgment, analyse complex information, and develop practical solutions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Communication & Collaboration -</strong>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, active listening, and ability to work both independently and within a team.</p></li><li><p><strong>Planning & Time Management - </strong>Highly disciplined with strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.</p></li><li><p><strong>Adaptability & Continuous Improvement -</strong>Positive approach to change, commitment to high standards, and willingness to learn and share knowledge.</p></li></ul><hr><h4>What we offer<br></h4><ul><li><p>A competitive salary - let's discuss it</p></li><li><p>Flexible, Hybrid working in modern CBD offices</p></li><li><p>Generous industry performance bonuses</p></li><li><p>Generous annual leave plus birthday, well-being, paid parental, volunteering & more</p></li><li><p>Tailored professional development programs</p></li><li><p>Recognised as the Best Australian Workplace for Fathers (2025)</p></li><li><p>Good Company Award Winner (2025)<br></p></li></ul><hr><h4>Hear from the hiring manager</h4><p><em>"We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented </em><strong><em>Risk & Compliance Lead </em></strong><em>to join our Underwriting Performance team at Ansvar. This is a key role in our </em><strong><em>first line of defence</em></strong><em>, helping embed best-practice compliance processes and effective risk controls. You’ll work closely with the Head of Underwriting Performance to lead compliance initiatives, deliver training, and provide oversight that drives continuous improvement."</em><br><br></p><ul><li><p></p></li></ul><hr><h4>About us</h4><p>At <strong>Ansvar Insurance</strong>, we are transforming the way we operate. As specialists in the Care, Community, Faith, Education, and Heritage sectors, we are modernising our business while staying true to our purpose - protecting those who serve others.</p><p><strong>Benefact Group</strong> is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.<br></p><hr><p>At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.<br><strong><em><br>If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.</em></strong></p><p></p><ul><li><p></p></li></ul>
What you'll do
- The role involves managing the day-to-day monitoring of legislative and regulatory compliance obligations for the Underwriting and Distribution Team, including managing complaints and ensuring broker agreements are accurate and compliant. Additionally, the officer supports leaders in enhancing compliance processes, assists with projects, and supports the Quality Assurance Program framework.
About Benefact Group
Benefact Group is a diverse family of specialist financial businesses, driven by our shared ambition to do right by our customers and clients, and united by a common purpose. To give our profits to good causes.
Being owned by a charity – Benefact Trust – places good intentions at the foundations of our Group, but our ability to turn this movement for good into positive action is based on better business.
Whether it be in specialist insurance, investment management, broking or advisory, every business that makes up the Benefact Group is an expert in their respective fields – leading in ethical investment, protection of iconic buildings and world heritage sites, and providing specialist guidance to people who deliver critical services to communities.
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What does a Risk and Compliance Officer Lead do at Benefact Group?
As a Risk and Compliance Officer Lead at Benefact Group, you will: the role involves managing the day-to-day monitoring of legislative and regulatory compliance obligations for the Underwriting and Distribution Team, including managing complaints and ensuring broker agreements are accurate and compliant. Additionally, the officer supports leaders in enhancing compliance processes, assists with projects, and supports the Quality Assurance Program framework..
Is the Risk and Compliance Officer Lead position at Benefact Group remote?
The Risk and Compliance Officer Lead position at Benefact Group is based in Southbank, Victoria, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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