Risk Manager

MARS PARTNERSHIP PTY. LTD.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MARS PARTNERSHIP PTY. LTD. is seeking an experienced Senior Operational/Enterprise Risk professional to join the second line Enterprise Risk function on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Sydney.

You will provide independent oversight across financial and insurance risk and partner with Finance, Actuarial and Commercial teams to strengthen risk practices. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in Operational/Enterprise/Non-Financial Risk within APRA-regulated environments and a strong background in

Qualifications

• Around 7+ years' experience in Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk or Financial Risk within an APRA-regulated environment.
• Experience supporting Finance, Actuarial, Capital Management or Commercial functions from a second line risk perspective.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, governance and assurance.
• Experience reviewing and challenging first line risk activities, controls and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of APRA prudential standards, including CPS 220, with exposure to CPS 230 highly regarded.
• Experience with Risk Appetite Statements, key risk indicators, control testing and Board or Executive risk reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and provide practical, commercial risk advice.
• Excellent written communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide second line oversight and independent challenge across financial and insurance risk.
• Partner with Finance, Actuarial and Commercial stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices.
• Review and challenge risk assessments, controls and mitigation strategies to ensure risks remain within appetite.
• Support the ongoing enhancement and embedding of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Monitor risk appetite metrics, key risk indicators and control effectiveness.
• Conduct targeted assurance activities and oversee incidents, issues and remediation relating to financial risk.
• Assist in preparing high-quality risk reporting for Executive and Board Risk Committees.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of financial risk policies, standards and governance documentation.
• Influence and support the business in adopting effective and pragmatic risk management practices.

Skills

Operational Risk

Enterprise Risk

Financial Risk

Stakeholder Management

Risk Reporting

Tools

APRA CPS 220

APRA CPS 230

Job description

2mo ago , from MARS PARTNERSHIP PTY. LTD.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Operational Risk or Enterprise Risk professional to join a leading APRA-regulated financial services organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Working within the second line Enterprise Risk function, you will play a key role in providing independent oversight and challenge across financial and insurance risk. This role is ideal for someone with a strong operational risk background who has partnered closely with Finance, Actuarial or Commercial teams and is looking to broaden their exposure to financial risk.

I'm keen to speak with experienced Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk or Non-Financial Risk professionals who have developed strong partnerships with Finance, Actuarial or CFO functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide second line oversight and independent challenge across financial and insurance risk.
• Partner with Finance, Actuarial and Commercial stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices.
• Review and challenge risk assessments, controls and mitigation strategies to ensure risks remain within appetite.
• Support the ongoing enhancement and embedding of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Monitor risk appetite metrics, key risk indicators and control effectiveness.
• Conduct targeted assurance activities and oversee incidents, issues and remediation relating to financial risk.
• Assist in preparing high-quality risk reporting for Executive and Board Risk Committees.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of financial risk policies, standards and governance documentation.
• Influence and support the business in adopting effective and pragmatic risk management practices.

Key Requirments

• Around 7+ years' experience in Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk or Financial Risk within an APRA-regulated environment.
• Experience supporting Finance, Actuarial, Capital Management or Commercial functions from a second line risk perspective.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, governance and assurance.
• Experience reviewing and challenging first line risk activities, controls and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of APRA prudential standards, including CPS 220, with exposure to CPS 230 highly regarded.
• Experience with Risk Appetite Statements, key risk indicators, control testing and Board or Executive risk reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and provide practical, commercial risk advice.
• Excellent written communication and report writing skills.

General insurance experience is highly regarded, although candidates from banking, wealth management or other APRA-regulated financial services organisations are encouraged to apply.

For more information, reach out to Abbey at Mars Recruitment- ***********@marsrecruitment.com.au