Risk and Assurance Analyst
Introduction
The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.
We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused.
You’ll find our 700+ team currently across 12 locations and 9 time zones.
The Role
We’re looking for an Enterprise Risk & Assurance Analyst to join our Legal, Compliance & Risk function, supporting risk and assurance activities across Australia, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of data, risk and business, partnering closely with stakeholders to identify, assess and manage risks that could impact Pepperstone’s commercial objectives.
As our Enterprise Risk & Assurance Analyst, your key responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Risk & Assurance
- Support enterprise risk and assurance practices in line with Pepperstone’s risk framework, policies, regulatory obligations, and risk appetite
- Partner with the business to identify, log, and manage risks, controls, issues, and incidents
- Support control design and testing, including working closely with Risk and Control Owners
- Contribute to root cause analysis and remediation of operational risk incidents
- Track remediation actions and support continuous improvement in risk practices
- Provide risk guidance, training, and subject‑matter expertise across the business
Risk Reporting & Insights
- Work with cross‑functional teams to capture requirements and translate them into our GRC tooling
- Develop clear, high‑quality Enterprise Risk & Assurance reports and dashboards
- Use data and analysis to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders
- Support the preparation of materials for the Audit & Risk Committee
- Leverage AI tools to improve the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of risk reporting
About You
- 2+ years’ experience in risk reporting, risk analysis, governance or assurance within financial services
- A degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Economics or a related field
- Strong understanding of risk management principles, concepts and processes
- Proven experience producing risk reports, dashboards or insights
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Highly organised, self‑motivated and comfortable working to deadlines
- Experience with CFD or trading operations is advantageous
- Power BI and/or Tableau experience is desirable
Why you will enjoy working with us
- Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
- Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard
- Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
- 15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave
- 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
- Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social
- Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square - 727 Collins Street, Melbourne
- Best in class end of trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms & showers
- A full stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans (this is Melbourne after all) and curated specialty teas
More About Pepperstone
We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/
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Pepperstone is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.
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