Project Manager - Financial Risk

ING Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted ING Health Insurance

Rest Day for wellbeing

IMPACT Day for volunteering

Job summary

ING Australia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Chief Risk Office on a permanent full-time basis. You’ll lead regulatory and strategic change across financial risk disciplines, including credit, market, liquidity, capital and model risk, partnering with Risk, Data, Technology and business teams.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you’ll own delivery from planning to business adoption, provide governance and executive reporting, and navigate regulatory requirements with

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering regulatory change within banking or financial services.
• End-to-end project ownership from mobilisation through implementation.
• Sound commercial, governance, financial and risk-management capability.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across Risk, Data, Technology and business teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills in complex delivery environments.
• Experience leading people and business impacts of change, including stakeholder engagement and adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Financial Risk initiatives across business, Risk, Data and Technology.
• Establish clear delivery plans, milestones, dependencies and accountabilities.
• Drive governance, financial management, executive reporting and timely decision-making.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, resources, costs, scope and delivery constraints.
• Coordinate regulatory, control and assurance requirements, with clear and traceable evidence.
• Lead business change, stakeholder engagement, implementation readiness, communications, business acceptance and transition to business-as-usual.

Job description

ING, Australia’s most recommended bank is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Chief Risk Office in a permanent full-time role. You’ll lead regulatory and strategic change across financial risk disciplines such as credit, market, liquidity, capital and model risk.

Reporting to the Program Manager, and working across Risk, Data, Technology and business teams, you’ll take ownership from planning through implementation and business adoption, with regular exposure to senior and executive stakeholders.

You’ll provide transparent governance and executive reporting to the Program Manager and CRO Management team, coordinate business and technology outcomes, and bring structure, pace and transparency to delivery while navigating complex dependencies, regulatory requirements and competing priorities.

What you’ll do …

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Financial Risk initiatives across business, Risk, Data and Technology.
• Establish clear delivery plans, milestones, dependencies and accountabilities.
• Drive governance, financial management, executive reporting and timely decision-making.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, resources, costs, scope and delivery constraints.
• Coordinate regulatory, control and assurance requirements, with clear and traceable evidence.
• Lead business change, stakeholder engagement, implementation readiness, communications, business acceptance and transition to business-as-usual.

What we’re looking for….

• Strong experience delivering regulatory change within banking or financial services.
• Demonstrated end-to-end project ownership, from mobilisation through implementation.
• Sound commercial, governance, financial and risk‑management capability.
• The maturity and confidence to influence senior stakeholders across Risk, Data, Technology and business teams.
• Strong judgement, communication and problem‑solving skills in complex delivery environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the people and business impacts of change, including stakeholder engagement and adoption.
• Financial Risk project experience is highly regarded but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Discounted ING Health Insurance.
• An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing.
• An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity.

About Us

At ING, we’re all about making life simpler and more rewarding - for the people who bank with us, the team members who work with us, and the communities we’re proud to support. Joining ING means stepping into an environment where your individuality isn’t just welcomed - it’s celebrated. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, inclusive, and supportive, giving you the freedom to be yourself, so you can do your thing.

Whether you’re taking ownership of exciting projects, thinking outside the box, or working with global colleagues, you’ll find ING is the kind of place where growth isn’t just a possibility; it’s a promise. As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and Family Inclusive workplace, you’ll feel the difference in how we value and champion our people.

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities, and how you align with our values - not on ticking every box. So, if you’re interested but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. We’re invested in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. We’re your allies in helping you do your thing during the recruitment process, so let us know (email below) if you require any support or adjustments when you apply.

Sounds like your kind of vibe? We can’t wait to hear from you!

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