Manager, Business Risk

Australian Payments Plus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Payments Plus is seeking a Manager, Business Risk to strengthen the group risk control environment in Sydney, NSW. You will design, implement and test key controls and provide assurance over control design and operating effectiveness.

You will plan and execute control assurance activities, translate findings into insights and drive remediation with control owners, contributing to the maturity of AP+’s risk management capability.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in risk management within a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, methodologies and best practice.
• Ability to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigating strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver control assurance activities aligned with the Group Risk Plan and complete testing within timeframes.
• Plan and execute control design and operating effectiveness testing; assess control maturity.
• Translate assurance findings into insights and drive remediation with control owners.

Skills

Risk management

Control assurance/testing

Stakeholder management

Analytical capability

Attention to detail

Judgement

IT risk knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Finance or related discipline

Tools

Risk management frameworks

Control testing

Job description

This is a Manager, Business Risk role with Australian Payments Plus based in Sydney, NSW, AU

== Australian Payments Plus ==

Role Seniority - mid level, senior

More about the Manager, Business Risk role at Australian Payments Plus

Manager, Business Risk

Life @ AP+

We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose – to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happening.You’llbe encouraged to bring yourbig ideasforward and make a difference through your work, taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun,friendshipsand flexibility in your daily life.

We’redriven by our core values:lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game?We’reready to help you do it.

The Role

As ourManager, Business Risk,you’llplayan important rolein strengthening AP+’s control environment by providing assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of key controls.

Working within Group Risk,you’llplan and execute control assurance activities, assess controleffectivenessandidentifyareas for improvement.You’llpartner closely with control owners and stakeholders to turn assurance outcomes into meaningful insights and support thetimelyremediation of control deficiencies.

This is an opportunity to influence how controls are designed,ownedand embedded across AP+, contributing to the ongoing maturity of our risk management capability.

AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies for this role.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Australian Payments Plus team will be there to support your growth.

This role is responsible for:

• Delivering control assurance activities in line with the Group Risk Control Assurance Plan, ensuring testing is risk-based, high quality and completed within agreedtimeframes.
• Planning and executing control design and operating effectiveness testing, using sound judgement to assess the effectiveness of controls.
• Translating assurance findings into meaningful insights,identifyingsystemic issues, emergingthemesand opportunities to improve control maturity.
• Partnering with control owners and stakeholders tovalidateassurance outcomes, agree control deficiencies and drive sustainable improvements.
• Monitoring and reporting on the delivery of the Control Assurance Plan, controleffectivenessand remediation progress.
• Providing management with clear visibility of the strength and maturity of AP+’s control environment.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of AP+’s control assurance approach, promoting stronger control ownership, consistentpracticesand continuous improvement.

In order to be successful in this role, you’ll need to demonstrate:

• At least 5 years’ experience in risk management, ideally within a complex organisational environment.
• Strong practical experience across risk assessment, control implementation, control assurance/testingand risk mitigation.
• A strong understanding of risk management frameworks,methodologiesand industry best practice.
• The ability to assess risks and vulnerabilities, understand their potential impact and developappropriate mitigationstrategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage control owners and constructively challenge whererequired.
• The ability to translate assurance activity and data into clear reporting,insightsand recommendations.
• Strong judgement, analyticalcapabilityand attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the financial services, payments technology and/or IT environment, with technology risk experience highly regarded.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Finance, BusinessAdministrationor a related discipline; professional risk or compliance qualifications would beadvantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering control assurance activities
• Planning and executing control testing
• Translating assurance findings

Key Strengths

• Risk management experience
• Control assurance/testing
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical capability
• Financial services knowledge
• Relevant qualification

A Final Note: This is a role with Australian Payments Plus not with Hatch.