Senior Risk Officer

You can look forward to

• Acting as a trusted adviser providing practical risk, compliance and governance advice
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to provide challenge and oversight, identify, assess and manage risks across strategic initiatives, business decisions, emerging risks, regulatory matters and strategic initiatives
• Supporting the continuous improvement of the company’s risk management, compliance and operational resilience frameworks including activities that support CPS 230 compliance and strengthen operational resilience
• Partnering with First Line teams to provide second line support on distribution partner governance, administration partner governance, outsourcing and third-party risk management
• Developing and delivering risk assurance and controls testing programs, including assessing control effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Preparing and presenting risk reporting, insights and recommendations to senior management, governance committees and the Board
• Supporting a strong risk culture including delivery of company-wide risk awareness training and promoting ownership of risk across the business, coordinating initiatives with Hannover Office functions and leading and coordinating input into regulatory engagements, reviews and information requests

You come equipped with

• A minimum of five years’ experience in risk, compliance, audit or insurance within a regulated financial services environment
• A strong understanding of APRA prudential standards, risk management frameworks and regulatory reporting
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessments, controls testing and risk reporting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills
• Advanced Excel capability
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organisation
• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Business, Law or a related discipline

You will stand out if you are:

• Technology-loving – you embrace risk management systems, automation and data-driven insights to support effective decision-making
• Naturally curious – you ask thoughtful questions, explore emerging risks and look beyond the immediate issue
• Process-oriented – you take a structured approach to risk management, controls testing, governance and regulatory requirements, while seeking practical ways to strengthen risk frameworks, controls and operational resilience.
• Trusted and grounded – you build credibility by providing practical, consistent and objective risk advice, considering different perspectives and supporting informed decision-making with discretion and integrity.
• Mature and balanced – able to exercise sound judgement and handle sensitive matters
• People-centric – approachable, empathetic, and able to build strong relationships across all levels
• Self-driven – you manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail orientated – you identify emerging issues, analyse complex information and produce accurate, high-quality risk reporting

Applicants must have unrestricted permanent rights to work in Australia (Australian citizenship or permanent residency only).