Higher education and research industry superannuation fund UniSuper has appointed Andrew Raftis as chief risk officer (CRO), leading the risk and assurance team.
He had spent 20 years working internationally with AXA, AIG and Zurich which included roles as CRO, chief auditor and chief compliance officer.
Raftis returned to Melbourne in 2018 and had worked on several boards and advisory committees including the AMP Employer Sponsored Superannuation Plan Committee.
Kevin O’Sullivan, UniSuper chief executive, said: “he brings with him a wealth of international and domestic risk management and assurance experience; and a track record for developing leading edge best practices in risk, compliance and control functions”.
Raftis, who will commence the role from 29 June, said: “I am thrilled to be joining a fund with such a strong reputation for delivering excellent investment performance while also being member-focussed and a great place to work”.
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