AI & Third-Party Risk Assurance Leader

Australian Payments Plus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is seeking an AI & Third-Party Assurance Manager within Group Risk. You will oversee governance and assurance across AI-related activities and external supplier arrangements, identifying risks, evaluating controls and driving remediation actions across the organisation.

You will assess AI considerations, conduct risk-based assurance, and provide specialist advice while working with stakeholders to close findings and improve evidence quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, assurance, controls or audit across technology/data environments and supplier arrangements.
• Exposure to AI risk and responsible AI concepts with practical recommendations.
• Knowledge of risk/assurance methodologies, evidence-based control assessment and audit practices.
• Experience conducting formal assessments, analyzing evidence, and producing clear findings.
• Understanding of third-party/supplier risk and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor AP+ AI and Third-Party Risk Management frameworks and report on performance.
• Plan and conduct risk-based assessments across AI activities and supplier arrangements.
• Identify risks and vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation actions.
• Conduct AI assessments with ethical considerations in risk decisions.
• Perform quality assurance reviews and risk-based audits with documented evidence.
• Monitor supplier performance and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to close findings.
• Provide specialist advice across AI and third-party risk across cross-functional areas.
• Develop reporting to track assurance outcomes and remediation.
• Build stakeholder relationships and communicate risk insights to drive action.

Skills

Risk management

Assurance

Audit practices

Stakeholder management

AI risk

Third-party risk

Governance

Education

Tertiary qualification in risk or AI

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is seeking an AI & Third-Party Assurance Manager within Group Risk. You will oversee governance and assurance across AI-related activities and external supplier arrangements, identifying risks, evaluating controls and driving remediation actions across the organisation.

You will assess AI considerations, conduct risk-based assurance, and provide specialist advice while working with stakeholders to close findings and improve evidence quality.