Risk Manager

Lanson Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanson Partners in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a first-line risk professional to uplift non-financial risk and controls across a complex corporate environment. You will partner with stakeholders to strengthen governance, risk reporting, control assurance and operational risk management.

Ideal for a Big 4 Auditor looking to move into industry, this entry-level Manager position offers exposure to governance, incidents and process improvements within financial services.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification (or nearing completion) is essential.
• Big 4 Audit experience up to 3 years is preferred.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support risk governance, reporting and committee processes.
• Assist with risk and control assessments (RCSA).
• Conduct control testing and assurance activities.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis and drive control improvements.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve risk management capability and processes.
• Support risk appetite monitoring and risk reporting initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Join a leading financial services organisation in a first-line risk role supporting the uplift of non-financial risk and controls across a complex corporate environment. You will partner with stakeholders to strengthen governance, risk reporting, control assurance and operational risk management.

This role is ideal for a Big 4 Auditor looking to make a first move into industry and step into an entry-level Manager position within risk and controls.

Key responsibilities

• Support risk governance, reporting and committee processes
• Assist with risk and control assessments (RCSA)
• Conduct control testing and assurance activities
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis and drive control improvements
• Partner with stakeholders to improve risk management capability and processes
• Support risk appetite monitoring and risk reporting initiatives

About you

• CA or CPA qualified, or nearing completion (essential)
• Big 4 Audit experience highly preferred (up to 3 years' experience)
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Interest in operational risk, controls and governance within financial services