Risk Enablement Manager (Business)

Ubank; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubank is seeking a Risk Enablement Manager (Business) to support first line risk and controls across designated portfolios. You will identify, assess and monitor risks, document KRIs, and help strengthen control environments within an agile, fintech setting in Sydney.

The role partners with Risk Enablement Senior Managers and business stakeholders, requiring 3+ years of risk, assurance or audit experience, strong analytics, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in risk management, assurance, or audit (ideally within financial services).
• Understanding of non-financial risk frameworks, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting risk and control assessments, and incident/issue management.
• Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and develop risk expertise.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification and assessment of operational and non-financial risks.
• Assist in delivering first line risk, control, and compliance support across business activities, initiatives, and change programs.
• Manage risk profiling activities, including documenting risks, controls, and key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of controls to ensure they are effective and fit-for-purpose.
• Monitor compliance with policies and standards, identifying and escalating risks, gaps, and issues.
• Assist in managing incidents, issues, and remediation actions, ensuring accurate tracking and timely follow-up.
• Contribute to high-quality risk reporting and insights for stakeholders and governance forums.
• Support initiatives to uplift risk awareness and capability across the business.
• Assist with risk governance activities and coordination with second line and assurance teams.
• Build knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry practices, applying these in a practical business context.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Job description

About Us

At Ubank, we empower the digital generation to achieve financial success. Think of us as your daily money companion bringing your finances together in one place with smart tools and real-time insights. Whether it’s saving more, tracking your spending, or getting into your own home sooner, we’re here to help make it happen.

At Ubank, we empower the digital generation to achieve financial success. Think of us as your daily money companion bringing your finances together in one place with smart tools and real-time insights. Whether it’s saving more, tracking your spending, or getting into your own home sooner, we’re here to help make it happen.

The Why

The Risk Enablement Manager (Business) (internally titled Consultant) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of first line risk, control, and compliance activities across designated business portfolios.

Working closely with Risk Enablement Senior Managers (Partners) and business stakeholders, you’ll help identify, assess, and manage risks in line with Ubank’s risk appetite enabling the business to move with confidence while maintaining strong, practical risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the identification and assessment of operational and non-financial risks
• Assist in delivering first line risk, control, and compliance support across business activities, initiatives, and change programs
• Manage risk profiling activities, including documenting risks, controls, and key risk indicators (KRIs)
• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of controls to ensure they are effective and fit-for-purpose
• Monitor compliance with policies and standards, identifying and escalating risks, gaps, and issues
• Assist in managing incidents, issues, and remediation actions, ensuring accurate tracking and timely follow-up
• Contribute to high-quality risk reporting and insights for stakeholders and governance forums
• Support initiatives to uplift risk awareness and capability across the business
• Assist with risk governance activities and coordination with second line and assurance teams
• Build knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry practices, applying these in a practical business context

Your Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in risk management, assurance, or audit (ideally within financial services)
• Understanding of non-financial risk frameworks, controls, and regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting risk and control assessments, and incident/issue management
• Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and develop risk expertise
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Why Ubank?

Innovation with impact

From meaningful work to great benefits, we give you the tools and support to turn ideas into real outcomes.

Collaborative, supportive, and fun

We believe innovation is a team sport—powered by a culture that helps people thrive.

Build something great

Here, ambition meets opportunity. We trust and empower you to drive change that matters.

Freedom to be yourself

Our flexible, hybrid model gives you the balance of connection and autonomy to work your way.

Accelerate your career

With clear development pathways, your potential won’t just be recognised—it’ll be fast-tracked.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

This Sydney-based permanent role requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply.