**The opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced Risk Analyst to join our team! This role will be accountable for the operational activities supporting effective implementation of the Risk Management Framework in the Bupa Australia Health Insurance business unit.
Working with the Risk Management Enablement team, the Risk Analyst will be part of the first line of defence risk team, undertaking field work and data analysis to assist with providing meaningful information to the business, risk committees and Board. A key requirement is the ability to build a strong and trusting rapport with business contacts, facilitating two-way interaction in relation to risk, controls, incidents, issues and compliance matters.
The role will have flexible hybrid work arrangements and ideally be based in Melbourne. We will also consider applicants based in Brisbane, Sydney or Adelaide.
**How will I help?**
Key accountabilities include:
- Develop and maintain a strong rapport with business contacts
- Provide education in relation to the Risk Management Framework
- Assist with execution of risk management activities that includes risk workshops, compliance obligations, Risk & Control Self-Assessment, incident management, issue management, risk register reviews
- Be accountable for control verification, data analysis, KRI assessments and interpretation
- Ensure escalation thresholds and triggers are enforced
- Collaborate with other members of the Risk Management Enablement Team, to provide a seamless, comprehensive service to the business
- Be an advocate for a robust and transparent risk culture and lead by example
**Why work at Bupa?**
We keep our people smiling by helping them improve their lives in and outside of the office.
We're a welcoming lot, no matter who you are or where you've come from. We welcome all talents and backgrounds and embrace our differences, so you can bring your true self to work.
We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally. With a healthy work/life balance, leadership support, reduced private health cover, study leave, volunteering options and a commitment to promoting from within.
Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance subsidies) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people's health, wellbeing, and futures.
**What do I need?**
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Accounting or Risk Management
- Chartered accountancy and/or Risk Management Accreditation (RIMS, RMIA or similar) preferred
- 3+ years experience in Risk Management roles in large organisations in financial services and/or Insurance
- Strong analytical skills in order to convert risk and incident data into meaningful management information
- Ability to analyse and present data in a clear and succinct manner for management reporting
- Experience in contributing to risk workshops
- Strong attention to detail and time management
**About Bupa Asia Pacific**:
Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years.
Bupa Asia Pacific operates in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong, supporting about 6.5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services including health insurance, aged care, dental, medical, optical and hearing services. Employing more than 20,000 people in the region, we believe that we can make a real difference to the lives of customers through our values, purpose and the way that we deliver personalised care.
Our people reflect the diversity of our community. At Bupa, your wellbeing, identity and own story is respected and valued.