Governance, Risk and Controls Manager

Whizdom; Sydney; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking a Governance, Risk & Controls Manager to partner with a major banking transformation program based in Sydney. You will lead governance, risk, controls and executive reporting across strategic initiatives, ensuring effective decision-making and risk management.

You will manage governance forums, steering committees and stakeholder communications, drive risk and issue management, and support audit and regulatory activities with clear, concise reporting to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Governance, Risk, Controls, PMO or Delivery Management.
• Strong banking or financial services background.
• Experience with governance frameworks and executive reporting.
• Strong risk management and communication skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Power BI and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, risk and controls activities across transformation programs.
• Manage governance forums, steering committees and stakeholder communications.
• Drive risk and issue management, reporting and escalation.
• Prepare executive reporting including RAG status, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Support audit, assurance and regulatory activities.

Skills

GRC

PMO

Delivery Mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Executive reporting

Jira/Confluence/BI

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Governance, Risk & Controls Manager

• Approx. $110 per hour (Inclusive of Super)

• Sydney, NSW


• 6-Month Contract


• Approx. $110 per hour (Inclusive of Super)

We are partnering with a leading consulting organisation to engage an experienced Governance, Risk & Controls Manager to support a major banking transformation program. This role is ideal for a governance professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders to drive risk, controls and delivery oversight.

About the Role

You will lead governance, risk, controls and executive reporting activities across strategic transformation initiatives, ensuring effective decision-making, risk management and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead governance, risk and controls activities across transformation programs.


• Manage governance forums, steering committees and stakeholder communications.


• Drive risk and issue management, reporting and escalation


• Prepare executive reporting including RAG status, risks, issues and dependencies.


• Support audit, assurance and regulatory activities

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Governance, Risk, Controls, PMO or Delivery Management roles


• Strong banking or financial services background.


• Experience with governance frameworks, executive reporting and stakeholder management.


• Strong risk management and communication skills


• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Power BI, SharePoint and Microsoft Office.

What's on Offer?

• 6-month contract opportunity.


• Approx. $110 per hour inclusive of super.


• Sydney-based engagement.


• Major banking transformation program.


• Exposure to senior business, technology and risk stakeholders.

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks, which may include ID and work rights, security clearanceverificationand any other client-requested checks.