Piers Bolger

About the role: 

Working closely with each of our Business Unit Leaders and reporting into the Chief Risk Officer the position will be responsible for the provision of specialist and expert advice to support the management of risk across The Viridian Group. The successful candidate will foster relationships with Senior Leaders to understand the operational risk environment while providing analysis and insight to inform Viridian’s strategic risk profile.

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide risk management information, guidance, advice, and reports that can be relied by Senior Management and the Viridian Board Risk Committee.
• Build, maintain and foster relationships with Senior Leaders to negotiate, influence and build consensus to encourage effective and active management of the operational and strategic risks faced by Viridian.
• Lead, enhance and embed a positive and proactive risk culture in which all staff take responsibility for identifying and managing risk, including developing and managing the implementation of effective risk management training.

About you: 

The successful candidate will operate as part of the broader Risk and Compliance Team, while also working independently to identify and raise opportunities for improvement. You will have diverse responsibilities and be challenged daily while having true job autonomy to implement approved recommendations. You will be welcomed by a team of passionate, down-to-earth, risk and compliance professionals who enjoy keeping up to date with industry developments, and whom support flexible working arrangements to suit your needs outside of work.

Knowledge, skills & experience: 

Other skills and experiences include:

• 5+ years in a similar role within the Banking and Finance industry, with either tertiary qualifications in business or commerce or a related discipline or proven experience in applying AS/NZS ISO 31000: 2018 risk management guidelines.
• Proven experience in the management of operational and strategic risk within a financial services organisation, with strong relationship building, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills including demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new concepts and information and deliver positive and innovative solutions with tangible business outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous risk advisory support to Line 1 business unit teams would be highly regarded.

Working at Viridian:

You will have access to a range of benefits centered around community and inclusivity:

• Unique and generous leave benefits, such as Birthday Leave, Wellness Day, 13-week’s Primary Careers Leave and the ability to purchase additional Annual Leave.
• Discounted Medibank Corporate Health Cover, Employee Assistance providing free and confidential counselling services to all employees and their families.
• Flexible work options with the ability to work from home.
• Participation in our Viridian Team Community Program.

To apply: 

We treat all inquiries confidentially; you are welcome to reach out to us at recruitment@viridianadvisory.com.au with any questions.

We warmly welcome candidates who meet the above points under “knowledge, skills & experience” to apply. Please note, this position will require a Police Check. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

This advert will close Sunday 31 July 2022, 9.00pm however shortlisting will commence immediately.

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates to contact us if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you, and the type of working arrangements that would help you thrive.

, with Tertiary qualifications in business or finance related discipline.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in banking or financial services.
• Practical understanding of Financial Advice, business development, prospecting, and sales expertise.
• Ability to network and maintain productive professional relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial analysis skills, including the ability to analyze and interpret financial statements.

Working at Viridian:

You will have access to a range of benefits centered around community and inclusivity:

• Unique and generous leave benefits, such as Birthday Leave, Wellness Day, 13-week’s Primary Careers Leave and the ability to purchase additional Annual Leave.
• Flexible work options with the ability to work from home.
• Access to the Employee Share Scheme (after a qualifying period).
• Participation in our Viridian Team Community Program.
• Discounted Medibank Corporate Health Cover and access to our Employee Assistance Program provider and staff wellbeing initiatives.

Working closely with the VFGL Executive Team and the Business Operations Group and reporting into the Head of Viridian Private Wealth the position will be responsible for driving a localized strategy and business management for our Financial Advisors and Support Groups, based across Western Australia and South Australia.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for:

Strategy & Business Management (WA /SA)

• Driving achievement of Regional Team objectives and high-performance.
• Identifying new opportunities for growing the client base including developing and nurturing strategic external partnerships. Managing workforce plan including resourcing, coverage, headcount, and education.

Workforce Effectiveness

• Supporting team(s) to use all available resources around them to be business efficient as possible.
• Benchmark’s performance to identify best practice i.e., Champion of Practice Management efficiencies, and engages with peers across Business Divisional Managers to leverage and share best practice

People Leadership & Compliance

• Promote and maintain collaboration and workability within teams and across all divisions to effectively lead the regional team in accordance with Viridians values.
• Proactive management of staff through the performance cycle components providing coaching as required.

Knowledge, skills & experience:  

We are looking for an experienced people leader with strong business development capability. Your team will value your industry insights and strong business relationship skills that enhances their experience.

Other skills and experiences include:

• Banking and Finance industry experience, with Tertiary qualifications in business or finance related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in banking or financial services.
• Practical understanding of Financial Advice, business development, prospecting, and sales expertise.
• Ability to network and maintain productive professional relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial analysis skills, including the ability to analyze and interpret financial statements.

Working at Viridian:

You will have access to a range of benefits centered around community and inclusivity:

• Unique and generous leave benefits, such as Birthday Leave, Wellness Day, 13-week’s Primary Careers Leave and the ability to purchase additional Annual Leave.
• Flexible work options with the ability to work from home.
• Access to the Employee Share Scheme (after a qualifying period).
• Participation in our Viridian Team Community Program.
• Discounted Medibank Corporate Health Cover and access to our Employee Assistance Program provider and staff wellbeing initiatives.