Banking ERM Architect – Risk & Controls (Contract)

The Recruitment Company Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Company Australia is assisting a client in Sydney to hire an experienced Senior Risk & Controls Specialist for a 3–4 month contract. You will design and implement a new Enterprise Risk Management Framework from scratch within a banking environment, working across complex stakeholder groups in a high‑pressure setting.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in GRC, with a strong track record in ERM design for financial services, and a hands-on approach to policy, controls, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience across Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
• ERM framework design & implementation in banking environments.
• Big 4 or management consulting background preferred.
• Hands-on in developing frameworks, policies, controls, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an Enterprise Risk Management Framework from scratch.
• Drive framework design, documentation, and implementation for the client.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Legal, Risk, and Operations.
• Deliver tangible outcomes within a short-term engagement.

Skills

GRC governance

Enterprise Risk Management

Stakeholder facilitation

BCP / Business Continuity

Risk taxonomy & appetite

ERM framework design

Banking sector experience

Documentation & reporting

Tools

GRC platforms (e.g., Archer)

Job description

The Recruitment Company Australia is assisting a client in Sydney to hire an experienced Senior Risk & Controls Specialist for a 3–4 month contract. You will design and implement a new Enterprise Risk Management Framework from scratch within a banking environment, working across complex stakeholder groups in a high‑pressure setting.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in GRC, with a strong track record in ERM design for financial services, and a hands-on approach to policy, controls, and