Risk & Compliance Officer

Risk & Operations Advisor – Australian practice (8–10 years of experience). Responsible for proactive delivery of risk and compliance activities supporting national business and corporate teams.

• Support risk and compliance activities, maintaining various compliance obligations.
• Provide timely and effective advice to client‑facing professionals and corporate teams on risk & compliance matters, including reviewing RFPs and client contracts.
• Collaborate closely with the APAC legal team to develop templates that comply with company policies and Australian laws.
• Contribute to compliance management for licenced or registrable activities (AFSL and other).
• Update and maintain relevant corporate risk policies and procedures for the Australian practice in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Communicate in various forums on risk & compliance matters, including delivery of training.
• Support key operational and leadership reporting, meetings, and forums.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc projects aimed at process improvements and enhanced efficiencies.

The role offers exposure to a range of business functions and interaction with senior management across the national setting, providing opportunities to develop relationships and professional growth within a proactive and collaborative team.

• 5–8 years of risk and compliance experience in a professional services environment.
• Degree in Law, Commerce, Accounting, Business, or relevant risk and compliance certifications (preferred but not essential).
• Strong knowledge and awareness of risk and compliance best practices and frameworks.
• Working knowledge of the AFSL compliance environment and requirements.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and high level of professionalism.
• Can‑do attitude with willingness to learn and grow with the team.
• Willingness to travel if necessary.

• Competitive remuneration, including discretionary bonuses.
• 18 weeks paid, gender‑neutral parental leave with full superannuation contributions throughout paid and unpaid leave.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Financial support to obtain work‑related professional qualifications.
• Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave (up to 12 days).
• Corporate discount on health insurance and other benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free for all employees and immediate families.
• Social impact opportunities through company‑sponsored pro‑bono work.
• Special leave – 2 days per year for a cultural or religious holiday not treated as a public holiday.
• Comprehensive wellness and wellbeing resources, including a monthly health & wellbeing program and fitness subsidies.
• Annual paid volunteer hours and corporate matching for charitable donations.
• Participation in corporate inclusion initiatives such as the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group and the Women’s Initiative Network.

Minimum Pay: $123,000.00 – Maximum Pay: $140,000.00. The range reflects potential base salary and is inclusive of superannuation. Actual salary will consider market, business needs, location, skills, experience, and qualifications.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.