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About the Role
The Office of the Responsible Entity (ORE) is part of CFS’s Legal, Governance, Risk & Compliance team, accountable for strengthening governance and oversight across CFS to ensure customer, investor, and unitholder outcomes remain central to business decisions and strategic initiatives. The ORE supports the RE Board in fulfilling its duties and advocating for the best interests of investors and unitholders.
Responsibilities
- Support the RE Board in carrying out its governance role to ensure legal and regulatory obligations are met.
- Contribute to the RE Board’s understanding of how improved investor outcomes are achieved through strategic initiatives, business decisions, and operational priorities.
- Support the oversight of service providers (including related parties) to provide the RE Board with comfort that they are meeting their obligations, including by conducting test and challenge of the RE’s material service providers.
- Provide pragmatic advice and guidance to the business on investment governance practices, including investment decision-making processes, portfolio management, and fiduciary duties.
- Support the business in integrating ESG factors into investment decision-making processes, investment analysis, risk management, and performance evaluation.
- Proactively engage with and influence colleagues across CFS, including supporting the oversight of key activities (e.g., investment governance).
- Review key policies, frameworks, and Board papers and provide feedback to the business.
- Support the continual improvement of the governance function and its processes, including contributing to the design and implementation of governance improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance on effective corporate governance practices that enhance decision-making processes.
- Stay informed about changes in regulations and industry practices that may impact CFS and proactively assess the implications of these changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide advice on governance and compliance issues to support directors and management in the discharge of their duties and obligations.
Requirements
- Solid experience in a governance-related role such as consulting, legal, governance, and/or risk within the financial services sector.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and provide pragmatic recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven track record of effectively advising and guiding business units on compliance, governance, or risk management matters.
- Develops and maintains effective stakeholder relationships by being a valued and trusted advisor, exercising judgment and influencing key governance outcomes.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of corporate governance structure, standards, financial services regulations, and legislation.
- Strategic thinking ability (to best contribute to strategy, plans, and initiatives) and strong track record of delivering transformational change.
- Sound understanding of investment governance principles and fiduciary duties is desirable.
- Must have full work rights in Australia.
Skills
- Governance
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Financial Services
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Corporate Governance
- Investment Governance
- Fiduciary Duties
- ESG Integration
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
- Senior-level
Benefits
- Access to CFS Employer Super with an expansive investment menu and flexible insurance solutions.
- Support with financial services, including discounts on home loans and daily bank accounts.
- Access to 24/7 confidential support covering safety, medical, and mental health services.
- Additional leave day to celebrate your birthday.
- Life Leave - 3 days per annum to focus on your wellbeing or celebrate a special event.
- Exclusive discounts on retail, travel, and entertainment.
About the Company
- At CFS, we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance, and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom.
- At CFS, we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality, and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential.
Equal Opportunity
- We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential.
- We are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.