Senior Manager- Controls Assurance

Teachers Mutual Bank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Teachers Mutual Bank Limited is seeking a Senior Manager- Controls Assurance to lead and evolve the controls assurance function across the bank. You will provide independent oversight of control effectiveness across material risk categories and work with Executive and Board to shape risk insights and assurance practices.

This high-visibility role drives the annual assurance program, challenges outcomes, and supports informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in assurance, controls assurance, monitoring or audit roles in financial services.
• Experience leading controls assurance, control testing or monitoring programs.
• Strong knowledge of Australian financial services regulatory frameworks.
• Deep expertise in enterprise risk management, governance and controls assurance.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement, including presentations to Exec/Board audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team, developing TMBL's Controls Assurance function and capability.
• Own and deliver the Annual Controls Assurance Plan using a risk-based approach.
• Oversee assurance reviews, monitoring activities, thematic reviews and control testing programs.
• Provide independent insights into control effectiveness, emerging risks and key risk themes.
• Deliver high-quality reporting and recommendations to Executive, Board Committees and governance forums.
• Build trusted relationships across the business while providing constructive challenge and guidance on risk and control matters.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Governance & controls

Communication to Exec/Board

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master in Risk Management, Business, Finance or Accounting

Job description

Senior Manager- Controls Assurance

Shape the future of controls assurance across a purpose-led bank

If you're an experienced risk and assurance leader who thrives on strengthening governance, influencing senior decision-making and helping organisations manage risk with confidence, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful enterprise-wide impact.

As Senior Manager- Controls Assurance, you'll lead and evolve TMBL's Controls Assurance function, providing independent oversight of control effectiveness across the Bank's material risk categories. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you'll help shape risk insights, enhance assurance practices and support informed decision-making at Executive and Board level.

This is a highly visible leadership role where your expertise will contribute directly to a stronger control environment, better risk outcomes and the continued success of a values‑led organisation.

Why this role matters

Controls assurance plays a critical role in helping TMBL identify emerging risks, assess control effectiveness and strengthen risk management practices across the organisation.

You'll lead the development and delivery of the annual controls assurance program, provide independent challenge and insight, and help drive continuous improvement across assurance methodologies, governance and reporting.

What you'll gain

• A strategic leadership role with enterprise-wide influence
• Exposure to Executive and Board-level stakeholders
• The opportunity to shape and mature the Controls Assurance function
• A collaborative and purpose-driven culture
• The chance to lead and develop a high-performing team
• Meaningful work that supports strong governance and better outcomes for members

What you'll do

• Lead a team, developing TMBL's Controls Assurance function and capability
• Own and deliver the Annual Controls Assurance Plan using a risk-based approach
• Oversee assurance reviews, monitoring activities, thematic reviews and control testing programs
• Provide independent insights into control effectiveness, emerging risks and key risk themes
• Deliver high-quality reporting and recommendations to Executive, Board Committees and governance forums
• Build trusted relationships across the business while providing constructive challenge and guidance on risk and control matters

What you'll bring

You’ll be a respected risk and assurance professional who can balance technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement. You'll bring a practical, outcomes-focused approach and the confidence to influence at senior levels across a complex, regulated environment.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in assurance, controls assurance, monitoring or audit roles within financial services
• Demonstrated experience leading controls assurance, control testing or monitoring programs
• Strong knowledge of Australian financial services regulatory and legislative frameworks
• Deep expertise in enterprise risk management, governance and controls assurance
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience presenting to Executive and Board audiences

Nice to have

• Experience engaging with regulators, external auditors or other assurance providers
• Experience supporting remediation programs and enterprise risk transformation initiatives
• Exposure to complex banking or highly regulated environments

Why TMBL

Join an organisation where purpose and performance go hand in hand. At TMBL, you’ll be part of a business that values collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement and doing what’s right for members, communities and each other.

About TMBL

Teachers Mutual Bank Limited is one of Australia’s largest mutual banks.

For 60 years, we’ve been helping Australians achieve their financial goals while staying true to our purpose: banking for good.

As a 100% member‑owned bank, our profits are reinvested to benefit our members, communities and the causes that matter most. Our commitment to social and environmental impact is embedded in everything we do - from the products and services we offer to the way we support our people and communities.

We’re proud to be a Certified B Corp, reflecting our commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Across our five retail brands, we support more than 280,000 members, including many working in education, emergency services and healthcare — people who make a difference in communities every day.

When you join our bank, you’ll become part of a values‑led organisation where passion, excellence, growth and sustainability guide the way we work. Together, we’re creating an inclusive culture, delivering great member experiences, and proving that banking can be a force for good.