Head of Risk & Compliance

HudsonSydney, NSW, AU

30+ days ago

Job description

Short term contract role Sydney CBD (flexible hybrid working)Competitive market rate, aligned to seniority.

High-profile interim leadership role
Drive change and uplift across claims risk & compliance
Lead a team of 12, reporting to senior executives

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Head of Risk & Compliance to step into a key interim leadership role within a leading financial services organisation. This 4-month contract offers the chance to make a significant impact during a period of organisational change and leadership transition.

The role will provide hands-on leadership of a ~12-person team in the General Insurance claims division, with a focus on driving risk and compliance uplift, embedding frameworks, and ensuring operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership of the Risk & Compliance team supporting the Claims function.

Drive change initiatives and deliver uplift across compliance, risk frameworks, and assurance.

Partner with business leaders to ensure regulatory obligations and governance standards are met.

Oversee incident management, control testing, and remediation initiatives.

Act as a trusted advisor to executives, ensuring a strong risk culture and effective oversight.

About You

Proven senior leadership experience in Line 1 Risk & Compliance within financial services, ideally insurance or claims.

Strong track record of driving change and uplift in governance, frameworks, and compliance programs.

Ability to manage, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team.

Excellent stakeholder management and executive influencing skills.

Availability to commence quickly in a 4-month contract role.

How to Apply :

To apply, please submit your CV via the link or reach out to Leeann Soden at

for a confidential discussion with reference #

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

Casual Loading

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

Consultant

Reference number :

Profession : Senior ExecutiveOther

Company : Hudson

Date posted : 18th Sep, 2025

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