IT Risk Manager

HPS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HPS Australia is seeking an experienced IT Risk Manager to join the Information Security, Risk & Compliance Office (ISERCO) in Sydney. You will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of our information security program to keep services secure, compliant and resilient while supporting critical payment infrastructures.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, project teams and executives to identify, assess and mitigate IT and cybersecurity risks while driving security

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in information security, IT risk management or cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of security governance and risk management.
• Hands-on experience implementing security frameworks and compliance programs.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Define and maintain information security policies and standards.
• Identify, assess and manage IT and cybersecurity risks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal and contractual security requirements.
• Evaluate inherent and residual risks with business owners.
• Recommend appropriate risk treatment strategies.
• Monitor remediation plans and corrective actions.
• Coordinate internal and external security audits.
• Manage security incidents and follow-up actions.
• Deliver regular security and risk reports to senior management.
• Promote a strong security culture across the organization.

Skills

Information security

IT risk management

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Job description

Join HPS Australia and Shape the Future of Digital Payments

Hightech Payment Systems (HPS) is a leading global fintech company specializing in secure electronic payment solutions. Through our flagship platform, PowerCARD, we enable banks, financial institutions, fintechs, processors, retailers, and payment networks to deliver seamless and secure payment experiences across more than 95 countries.

Listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange, HPS has over 1,400 employees worldwide and is recognized as one of the industry's leading providers of payment software, supporting more than 500 financial institutions globally.

About HPS Australia

HPS Australia is the newest member of the HPS global family and plays a strategic role in supporting our expansion across the Australian market. Based in Sydney, our team works closely with international experts to deliver innovative, secure, and scalable payment solutions to Australian financial institutions.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are passionate about technology, cybersecurity, and digital payments.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced IT Risk Manager to join our Information Security, Risk & Compliance Office (ISERCO).

Reporting within the Payment Services Business Unit, you will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of our Information Security Program, ensuring our services remain secure, compliant, and resilient while supporting critical payment infrastructures.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, project teams, and executive stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate IT and cybersecurity risks while driving security excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Information Security & Risk Management

• Develop, maintain and improve the Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Define and maintain information security policies and standards
• Identify, assess and manage IT and cybersecurity risks
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal and contractual security requirements
• Evaluate inherent and residual risks with business owners
• Recommend appropriate risk treatment strategies
• Monitor remediation plans and corrective actions
• Coordinate internal and external security audits
• Manage security incidents and follow-up actions
• Deliver regular security and risk reports to senior management
• Promote a strong security culture across the organization

Security by Design

• Integrate cybersecurity requirements into IT projects
• Perform security reviews throughout project lifecycles
• Identify vulnerabilities and emerging threats
• Monitor mitigation plans and security KPIs
• Evaluate technology solutions against security requirements

Security Assurance

• Coordinate security certification programs
• Prepare and support certification audits
• Monitor action plans resulting from audit findings

Client Security Governance

• Support security governance meetings with clients
• Prepare security reporting and vulnerability assessments
• Monitor cyber threats and evolving security risks
• Conduct IT risk assessments and security reviews
• Perform operational security audits
• Maintain cybersecurity monitoring activities
• Prepare executive-level dashboards and risk reports

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Information Security, IT Risk Management or Cybersecurity
• Strong knowledge of security governance and risk management
• Hands-on experience implementing security frameworks and compliance programs
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment

Strong knowledge of:

• ISO 27001
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• SOC 2 Type II
• PCI DSS

Experience within the banking, financial services or payment industry will be highly regarded.

Why Join HPS Australia?

• Be part of a fast-growing global fintech leader
• Work on mission-critical payment platforms used worldwide
• International career development opportunities
• Collaborative and multicultural environment
• Exposure to leading cybersecurity and payment technologies
• Opportunity to shape security practices within a growing Australian business

If you are passionate about cybersecurity, risk management, and digital payments, we'd love to hear from you.