Risk Enablement Specialist: First-Line Risk & Compliance

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

Job summary

UBank in Sydney is seeking a Business Risk Enablement Consultant to support first line risk, controls and compliance across designated portfolios. You will work with Risk Enablement Senior Managers (Partners) and business stakeholders to identify, assess and manage risks in line with the bank’s risk appetite.

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

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

Audit

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Job description

UBank in Sydney is seeking a Business Risk Enablement Consultant to support first line risk, controls and compliance across designated portfolios. You will work with Risk Enablement Senior Managers (Partners) and business stakeholders to identify, assess and manage risks in line with the bank’s risk appetite.

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