Working With GreenCollar

GreenCollar is Australia’s leading ecosystem services project developer and market investor, with over 200 projects spanning 5 million hectares of active conservation as well as a growing international portfolio of work targeting nature-based solutions in carbon abatement, biodiversity conservation, water security and plastics circularity. We aim to prove that the best way to achieve lasting environmental outcomes is to enable markets to direct long-term finance towards sustainable land management practices and ecosystem services.

We work in partnership with farmers, graziers, traditional owners and other land managers to develop high quality, high integrity nature-based projects that deliver economic, environmental and social benefits.

The Role

GreenCollar is currently recruiting for a Senior Risk and Compliance Manager. This is a permanent full-time role reporting into the General Counsel. This role will be responsible for implementing robust compliance and risk management strategies to protect and enhance GreenCollar’s operations and reputation. The role has regulatory interaction responsibilities and oversight of AFSL and AML/CTF compliance.

The position will preferably be in our Sydney head office or remotely from anywhere else in Australia for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

Risk Management

• Development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive enterprise-wide Risk Management Framework that controls operational and regulatory risks effectively and consistently in line with business objectives and a defined risk appetite statement
• Identify, assess, control and monitor risks
• Coordinating risk assessments, controls and risk monitoring processes across the Group
• Developing and maintaining risk registers and incident response plans
• Supporting GreenCollar’s international project team with risk assessments on voluntary carbon market counterparties and projects
• Prepare and present risk reports for executive management, the Board, and the Board Audit & Risk Committee to facilitate informed decision-making

Compliance

• Oversight and management of the GreenCollar Compliance Framework to ensure the Group’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations and corporate policies
• Monitor the effectiveness of the Compliance Framework
• Enhance the Compliance Framework by improving existing systems and processes to ensure compliance in line with evolving business and regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance with Australian financial services licensing laws, including through the proactive development of processes, systems and tools to enable business stakeholders to perform their roles so that the Group meets its legal and regulatory requirements
• Lead the implementation of GreenCollar’s AML/CTF Program
• Oversee the integration of organisational policies into the work of GreenCollar, proactively communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate and deliver training in relation to regulatory requirements and the elements of the GreenCollar Compliance Framework
• Prepare reports for executive management and the Board
• Reporting to external regulatory agencies on compliance matters
• Act as the Group’s Privacy Officer, AML/CTF compliance officer and Whistleblower Protections Officer
• Champion a strong culture of compliance and ethical behaviour

General

• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and operations to enhance risk management and compliance effectiveness
• Support the Board Audit & Risk Committee with its work program, including through the establishment of a management-level Risk and Compliance Committee
• Cultivate positive relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators and other external stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective risk management practices

Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years’ equivalent experience as a risk and compliance professional performing analysis, system development and implementation and providing advice across both operational risk and compliance
• Legal, finance, accounting or business qualifications. Additional qualifications such as Certified Compliance Professional or Certified Practising Risk Manager are preferred
• Strong understanding of AFSL regulatory framework (essential)
• Detailed knowledge of the AML/CTF regulatory requirements (essential)
• Familiarity with the Australian carbon market (preferred)
• Expertise in designing, implementing and embedding risk and compliance frameworks, practices and programs
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders effectively at all levels
• Understanding of risk and controls required in a highly regulated and complex environment
• Willingness to undertake a broad variety of tasks across the spectrum of risk and compliance matters
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and display initiative

What’s in it for you?

• A dynamic, growing and innovative leader in the Ecosystem Services market space
• Supportive and dedicated team environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Wellbeing leave
• Volunteer leave
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• Regular social club activities and events (in person/online)

 

Next Steps:

If you can see a future with us then apply by clicking on the link and submitting your resume and covering letter.

If you have any questions regarding the role please reach out to our friendly Human Resources team via [email protected]

If you’re keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

You must have the right to work in Australia to be considered.