Sydney Investment Banking Contract or Temporary Global financial services firm is seeking a CPS 230 Business Analyst to work on a Risk and Compliance Project, on an initial 9-month contract. This role is based in Sydney. You will be responsible for supporting 2nd line teams on business-as-usual activities as well as the execution and implementation of remediation actions. You will offer technical advice, interpretation, objective challenge on operational policies, processes, and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Provide Subject Matter Expert advice and effective second line review and challenge on Risk Management Framework, operational risk mitigation strategies and controls. Advise on new initiatives and strategies from a risk and compliance perspective. Manage the delivery of non-financial risk and compliance initiatives when required. Analyse existing business practices, policies, processes, and procedures to identify where process improvements and enhancements can be made. Design and implement controls and processes to ensure compliance to obligations. Support the second line teams with day-to-day activities, including development of risk mitigating strategies and controls. Contribute to the preparation and enhancement of risk and compliance reporting to relevant governance/business forums with a focus on value add to drive appropriate risk management practices. Required Experience and Qualifications: 5-7 or more years of experience in risk management within Australia’s financial services / APRA-regulated entities including business partnering roles. Tertiary qualification in Business, Law, Finance, Risk, or related field. Prior experience on regulatory change projects with a CPS 220-230 focus would be well regarded. Practical experience in implementing operational risk management frameworks, systems and tools. Deep knowledge of internal controls’ governance and oversight across all 3 lines of defence. Report writing and presentation to a wide range of stakeholders including at an executive or committee level audience. Additional Preferred Skills: Data Analytics (i.e., Tableau, PowerBI). Experience in Risk Culture Framework design and implementation. Exposure to first line/second line/operational roles in in Asset Servicing /Fund Administration/Capital Markets/Cash Payments operations are highly regarded. The successful candidate for this position will receive a high, competitive daily rate on around $900-950, dependent on prior experience. If interested, feel free to apply and one of our recruitment consultants will make a timely response to your application.