Manager, Governance and Behavioural Risk

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Manager Governance and Behavioural Risk at Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) leads a team of specialists to strengthen governance practices across APRA-regulated entities, driving better risk outcomes through expert advice, prudential reviews and engagement with senior leaders.

You will coach and develop the team, foster an inclusive culture, oversee governance risk reviews, and work with internal and external stakeholders to uplift capability and drive continuous improvement

Qualifikationen

• Substantial knowledge of governance, culture, remuneration and accountability practices in financial services.
• Experience leading people and building high-performing teams.
• Experience leading reviews, interviews and workshops with senior leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead strategic engagement externally and coordinate cross-divisional processes.

Aufgaben

• Strengthen APRA's governance framework for banks, insurers and superannuation trustees.
• Coach, support and motivate team members and foster an inclusive team culture.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders and uplift capability.
• Lead prudential reviews focused on governance risk and drive improvements in risk outcomes.
• Identify and champion continuous improvement opportunities for team efficiency and effectiveness.

Kenntnisse

Governance expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Strategic engagement

Project management

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Tools

AI governance

Jobbeschreibung

Manager, Governance and Behavioural Risk

The Manager Governance and Behavioural Risk plays a key role in strengthening governance practices across APRA-regulated entities. As a people leader, you will lead and develop a team of specialists while providing expert advice, leading prudential reviews and engaging with senior leaders across the financial services industry to influence better governance and risk outcomes.

The team

APRA's Non-Financial Risk (NFR) team is responsible for providing identification, insight and supervision strategies for managing non-financial risks including operational resilience at regulated entities and across the financial services system. This includes key risk streams such as Operational Risk and Resilience, Technology and Cyber Security Risks and Resilience, Climate Risk, Governance, Risk Culture and Conduct, and Accountability and Remuneration practices.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute towards the strengthening of APRA's governance framework for banks, insurers and superannuation trustees, ensuring governance standards reflect contemporary best practice.
• Coach, support and motivate team members to perform at their best, take ownership of their development, and contribute to an inclusive team culture where different perspectives are encouraged and respected.
• Engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders, providing specialist advice and uplifting capability.
• Lead prudential reviews (focusing on governance risk) and engage with regulated entities to drive improvement in risk outcomes.
• Identify and champion continuous improvement opportunities for team efficiency and effectiveness.

About you

• Substantial knowledge and experience in governance, and familiarity with culture, remuneration and accountability practices in financial services.
• Experience successfully leading people, building team capability and creating an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
• Experience leading reviews, including running interviews and workshops with senior leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Substantial organisational, self and priority management skills, including proven ability to lead strategic engagement externally and coordinating cross-divisional processes.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in consultancy, financial services, risk management and/or regulation is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with AI tools and AI governance.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to obtain and maintain Australian Government Security clearance.

About APRA

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia's financial services industry. APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system.

At APRA we're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process.