A leading Australian financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join its Enterprise Risk function.
This role sits within Line 2 and plays a key role in supporting the implementation and ongoing uplift of the enterprise risk management framework, with a particular focus on controls assurance, risk profiling and governance reporting.
The Role
Reporting into senior risk leadership, you will partner closely with business units to embed sound risk and compliance practices, provide constructive challenge, and support the ongoing maturity of risk management processes across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
* Partnering with business units to facilitate risk and compliance activities, including risk workshops and control assessments
* Leading the delivery of the second line controls assurance program, including control design effectiveness reviews and Control Self-Assessments
* Supporting the development and ongoing execution of a fit-for-purpose Line 2 assurance framework
* Reviewing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), thresholds and trends, and preparing analysis and reporting for senior management and governance committees
* Monitoring and reporting on remediation of internal audit findings and other assurance activities
* Preparing risk reporting for Board, Committee and Executive audiences
* Supporting the effective use and maturity of the enterprise risk and compliance management system, including data quality and business training
* Coordinating governance forums, including agenda setting, paper collation and meeting administration
* Overseeing the maintenance and periodic review of the policy framework, identifying opportunities for simplification and efficiency
About You
You are a proactive risk professional who enjoys partnering with the business and operating in a complex, regulated financial services environment.
You will bring:
* Demonstrated experience delivering controls assurance or controls uplift programs
* Exposure to funds management, asset management, superannuation or broader financial services
* Strong governance capability within regulated environments (APRA, ASIC, OAIC, AFCA, etc.)
* The ability to provide effective challenge while maintaining constructive stakeholder relationships
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear governance-level reporting
* Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities