Senior Compliance and Risk Lead

Business Advisory

An opportunity exists to join a leading organisation as a senior compliance leader, driving enterprise-wide frameworks and governance. This pivotal second-line-of-defence role will own and uplift the Compliance Management System (CMS), maintain the Board-approved Regulatory Compliance Policy.

About the Role

You will provide subject matter expertise and strategic influence, partnering with Legal, Regulatory Engagement, Compliance Advisory, and senior business leaders. Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the CMS in line with ISO 37301 and the Three Lines of Defence model.
  • Maintain the Board-approved Regulatory Compliance Policy, embedding governance structures, responsibilities, and escalation protocols.
  • Oversee CMS procedures, processes, and tools, ensuring they are practical, accessible, and integrated into business operations.
  • Deliver compliance reporting, insights, and trend analysis to executive and Board governance forums.
  • Act as senior compliance stakeholder for system enablement (e.g., Archer), driving workflow optimisation and automation.
  • Own and govern the Regulatory Compliance Training Framework, delivering mandatory, role-specific, and targeted in-person training.
  • Engage senior leaders to embed compliance accountability and uplift organisational capability.

About You

  • 7–12+ years’ experience in regulatory compliance, enterprise risk, or governance roles, ideally in utilities , banking, or infrastructure.
  • Strong expertise in CMS design and implementation, policy and framework development, and ISO 37301 standards.
  • Proven ability to design, deliver, and monitor tiered compliance training programs.
  • Skilled in compliance systems (e.g., Archer), enterprise reporting, and Board-level insights.
  • Demonstrated capability to influence senior executives, embed frameworks, and drive compliance culture.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Law, Risk, Governance, Business, or related disciplines.

This is a unique opportunity to make a strategic impact, leading compliance frameworks, reporting, and training at an enterprise level.


Apply Now to take the lead in shaping compliance excellence within a high-performing, regulated organisation.


Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Neil Williams on +61 0499483943, quoting reference JN -032026-42850. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com

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Work type:  Full Time

Date posted:  26-Mar-2026

Location:  Melbourne - Victoria

Reference:  JN -032026-42850

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