Be a key force in safeguarding investments and championing innovation, as you collaborate across teams to deliver robust, future-focused risk solutions for Australian Retirement Trust.

Why join us?

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About the role

As the Manager Investment Risk Governance at Australian Retirement Trust, you will lead the development and oversight of robust investment risk and compliance frameworks that protect our members’ interests and support our strategic vision. This influential role partners closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure best practice governance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in investment risk management. You’ll play a key part in shaping risk culture, driving innovation, and delivering insights that inform critical investment decisions. Join a collaborative team where your expertise will help safeguard the future of millions of Australians and contribute to a culture of excellence and accountability.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading the maintenance and enhancement of Investment Risk & Compliance frameworks across ART.
• Overseeing independent monitoring and supervision of investment risk and compliance activities.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement compliance rules.
• Managing post-trade compliance operations and ensuring efficient, effective processes.
• Conducting operational due diligence assessments and delivering clear, actionable reports.
• Drafting, updating, and advising on investment risk and compliance policies and procedures.
• Identifying control gaps and driving change management across the three lines of defence.
• Contributing to divisional strategy and ensuring alignment with ART’s vision and member needs.
• Building strategic partnerships to drive business performance, innovation, and risk awareness.
• Role modelling ART’s cultural aspirations and fostering a strong, inclusive risk governance culture.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Brisbane or Sydney.

About you

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

• Strong understanding of investment risk management frameworks and compliance within superannuation or financial services.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and overseeing risk governance processes.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., APRA, ASIC) and industry standards.
• Proven ability to conduct operational due diligence and provide actionable recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience drafting, updating, and advising on risk and compliance policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to identify control gaps and drive effective change management initiatives.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to fostering a strong risk culture.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, business, law, or a related field (desirable).

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you’ll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Apply online now

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close by 21st November 2025.

We don’t want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you’ll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you’ve made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.