Risk and Compliance Advisory Practice Lead

About Netwealth

Netwealth is more than a company; it is a catalyst for change, inspiring a new perspective on wealth and a brighter future for everyone involved. Our innovative and award winning wealth management platform reflects our commitment to excellence and cutting edge technology.

Founded in 1999, Netwealth has grown rapidly, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages us to challenge the status quo. Our NextGen superannuation and investment technology exemplify our agile and nimble approach, unburdened by bureaucracy, allowing us to adapt quickly to meet the needs of our clients.

At Netwealth, our team is our greatest asset. We are a collective of passionate individuals dedicated to making life better for more Australians. Our values-Curious, Optimistic, Courageous, Collaborative, Agile, and Genuine-are the guiding principles that shape our decisions and define how we present ourselves to the world. Join us in our mission and become part of a team that not only envisions a better future but actively works to create it.

The opportunity

The Risk & Compliance Advisory Practice Lead - Financial Crime and Service Administration is a newly created leadership role with a dual focus: managing and developing a high performing team while contributing as an individual expert.

You'll be responsible for the day to day leadership, performance, and growth of the Financial Crime and SAS Administration Support team, driving effective risk and compliance management across these critical domains.

Working closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance Advisory, you'll ensure the delivery of high quality advice, oversight, and support across Netwealth Group Limited and its subsidiaries.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the Financial Crime and SAS team to deliver high quality advisory services.
• Oversee risk and compliance advice, assurance, and reporting across financial crime and service administration domains.
• Drive change initiatives, process improvements, and adoption of new technologies and analytics.
• Provide subject matter expertise on complex risk and compliance matters.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and represent the team in forums and committees.
• Support regulatory engagement and reporting, including AUSTRAC and other regulators.
• Champion a collaborative, agile, and high performing team culture aligned with Netwealth's values.

About you

You're an experienced risk and compliance professional with deep expertise in financial crime and a proven track record in leadership. You thrive on building collaborative, high performing teams and influencing change across complex environments.

What you'll need:

• Minimum 7 years' experience in risk and compliance within financial services, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial crime, AML/CTF, fraud, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of superannuation, investments, IDPS, and managed accounts.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams while managing your own workload.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Life At Netwealth

At Netwealth, our people are our greatest strength. We invest in our employees at every stage of life because when you're at your best, so are we.

We're committed to your growth, offering access to further education, diverse training opportunities, and strong support for career development. We're proud to be recognised as one of the top 5 companies in Australia for Career Development, endorsed by WORK180.

We're big on internal mobility. In fact, 32% of roles filled in 2023 went to our own people.

Our flexible hybrid working model encourages balance, with the expectation of 4 days in the office each fortnight. Our state of the art Melbourne CBD office includes modern end of trip facilities and daily breakfast to support your commute and wellbeing.

We offer a range of benefits focused on health, wellbeing, and personal development, including:

• Family friendly support: Paid parental leave and a fully funded school holiday program
• Wellness perks: CU Health (virtual healthcare), income protection, flu shots, wellness weeks, retail discounts, and financial wellbeing services
• A vibrant culture: Social events, trivia nights, and corporate sports
• Employee Resource Groups: LGBTQIA+, DAWN (Developing and Accelerating Women at Netwealth), Culture Group, and Carers Group
• Community impact: Paid volunteering and our Netwealth Impact Group

Apply now!

We're proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce and encourage everyone to bring their genuine selves to work. It's one of our core values. We're committed to equity and inclusion through our gender equality, disability, LGBTQIA+, wellbeing, and cultural initiatives. We're also proudly certified by Work180, Family Friendly Workplaces, and Great Place to Work.

If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows that people often hesitate unless they meet every single qualification. We value potential and passion just as much.

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