Senior Manager, Line 1 Risk - People & Culture & Group Risk

BOQ Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BOQ Group as a Senior Manager in Line 1 Risk, focusing on enhancing risk management frameworks and fostering a proactive risk culture. Collaborate with internal teams and promote innovative solutions that align with strategic objectives. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a background in risk management within the financial services sector.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted financial products

Salary sacrificing options

Paid parental leave

Purchase additional annual leave

Discounted private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to employee network groups

Pride in Diversity membership

Qualifications

• Strong background in risk management, ideally within P&C and/or Group Risk.
• Proven track record in developing risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Line 1 Risk and drive a proactive risk culture.
• Enhance ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Deliver risk governance activities and reporting.

Skills

Risk Management

Leadership

Communication

Logical Reasoning

Job description

Employee Benefits + Discounted Financial Products

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role at BOQ Group? As the Senior Manager, Line 1 Risk - People & Culture (P&C) and Group Risk, you will be at the heart of our risk management activities within the first line of defence. This role is all about supporting the Head of Line 1 Risk, Group Functions, and driving a proactive risk culture across our division.

You will play a crucial part in enhancing our ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring that our risk management frameworks and strategies are seamlessly integrated into our business operations. Your efforts will strengthen our control environment, improve our risk position, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Additionally, you will promote innovative risk management solutions that align with BOQ's strategic direction and growth objectives. This role involves close collaboration with various internal teams, including leadership teams, heads of business units, Group Risk, Group Compliance, and Internal Audit, as well as external regulatory bodies and auditors.

About you

We are looking for someone with a strong background in risk management, ideally within the P&C and/or Group Risk landscape and in a leadership position, leading Risk Specialist teams.

You’ll join us with a proven track record of supporting the development and implementation of risk management frameworks, particularly within the financial services industry with a focus on P&C and/or Group Risk. Your ability to provide pragmatic risk advice, deliver risk insights, and support the business in reducing complexity and risk will be key to your success. You describe yourself as adept at managing and advising on risk management strategies, frameworks, and standards, ensuring risks, obligations, and control designs are accurate and meet our requirements.

This role will also involve delivering risk governance activities, including the development of key risk indicators and Line 1 Risk reporting to the Finance Risk Committee—specifically for the P&C and Group Risk Divisions. We value strong logical reasoning skills, attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team.

Working for us is fast-paced and engaging. BOQ Group people are smart, energetic, full of ideas, and passionate about their work. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in risk management and strategic growth.

About Us

BOQ Group is a unique collection of challenger brands with a purpose—to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees.

Our brands (Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, BOQ Specialist) each have their own customer base and brand personality but share a common goal—building social capital through banking. This means creating trust with customers, exploring staff potential, and believing that small gestures and big ideas can change communities.

Our inclusive vision fosters a workplace that values diversity and creates new opportunities, where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day. We embrace differences and aim for our workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

Since 2021, BOQ Group has been recognized as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). In 2023, we implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan to promote inclusivity and positive change across the organization.

We are committed to creating an environment that supports your professional and personal growth. Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements—Balance work and personal life.
• Discounted financial products—Enjoy exclusive rates on our services.
• Salary sacrificing options—Maximize your take-home pay.
• Paid parental leave with no minimum requirements—Spend quality time with your family.
• Purchase additional annual leave—Buy extra leave days if needed.
• Discounted private health insurance—Take care of your health.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)—Confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
• Access to employee network groups—Join groups like First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural, and others.
• Pride in Diversity membership—We are proud members and participate actively in the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Join us and be part of a company that values and supports its people and community.

How to Apply

Apply via our Careers Page or follow the provided links. BOQ Group encourages diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

We celebrate and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. When applying, you may share your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments needed during the interview process.

Employment with BOQ Group requires background screening to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act, including checks like identity, criminal background, and references.

No agency applications, please.