Senior Manager, Risk Assurance

Ethos BeathChapman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ethos BeathChapman is seeking a Senior Manager Risk Assurance to lead the second line risk assurance function. The role reports to a risk & compliance senior executive and drives independent assurance across risk management frameworks, control environments, transformation programs and regulatory obligations.

The successful candidate will influence senior stakeholders, deliver practical recommendations, and guide a high-performing team. Initial 3-month contract with strong view to permanency.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Risk Assurance or Operational Risk within an APRA-regulated environment.
• Designing and delivering risk-based assurance programs, control testing frameworks and thematic reviews.
• Experience supporting major transformation, technology, regulatory or resilience initiatives.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks, controls assurance and remediation practices.
• Familiarity with APRA CPS 230, CPS 234 and SPS 220.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement to influence senior leaders.
• Proven leadership in building high-performing teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, risk, accounting, audit or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive, risk-based Line 2 Assurance Plan aligned to enterprise risks.
• Lead assurance reviews across operational risk, technology and cyber risk, third-party risk, compliance and resilience.
• Oversee Change Assurance Framework for major transformation and remediation programs.
• Assess governance, risk management practices and control effectiveness during change.
• Deliver high-quality assurance reporting and insights to executives and Board committees.
• Monitor remediation activities and address control weaknesses.
• Drive continuous improvement of assurance methodologies and technology-enabled capabilities.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders while maintaining independence.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing assurance team.

Skills

Risk Assurance

Operational Risk

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

APRA Standards

Risk Testing

Remediation

Analytics & Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, risk, accounting or audit

Job description

Initial 3-Month Contract with strong View to Permanency

Our client is a highly regarded organisation seeking an experienced Senior Manager Risk Assurance to lead its second line Risk Assurance function. Reporting to a senior executive within Risk & Compliance, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for providing independent assurance across the organisation's risk management frameworks, control environment, transformation initiatives and regulatory obligations.

This opportunity will suit a seasoned risk professional who combines strong assurance fraemwork embedement expertise with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver meaningful insights that strengthen risk management and control effectiveness.

Leading a specialist team, you will drive the organisation's risk-based assurance activities, ensuring assurance coverage remains aligned to material risks, strategic priorities, regulatory requirements and significant business change initiatives.

You will work closely with senior executives, business leaders, risk teams and internal audit functions to provide independent challenge, identify emerging risks and deliver practical recommendations that enhance risk maturity across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive, risk-based Line 2 Assurance Plan aligned to strategic priorities and key enterprise risks.
• Lead assurance reviews across operational risk, technology and cyber risk, third-party risk, compliance, resilience and broader enterprise risk domains.
• Oversee the organisation's Change Assurance Framework, providing independent assurance across major transformation, regulatory, technology and remediation programs.
• Assess governance structures, risk management practices, control effectiveness, implementation readiness and benefits realisation within significant change initiatives.
• Deliver high-quality assurance reporting and thematic insights to executive leadership and Board committees.
• Monitor and validate remediation activities, ensuring control weaknesses are effectively addressed.
• Drive continuous improvement of assurance methodologies, testing approaches and technology-enabled assurance capabilities.
• Build strong relationships across the business while maintaining appropriate independence and providing constructive challenge.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing assurance team focused on excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement

About You

• Significant experience in Risk Assurance, or Operational Risk within an APRA-regulated environment.
• Demonstrated expertise designing and delivering risk-based assurance programs, control testing frameworks and thematic reviews.
• Strong experience supporting or assuring major transformation, technology, regulatory or operational resilience initiatives.
• Deep understanding of risk management frameworks, controls assurance and remediation practices.
• Sound knowledge of APRA prudential standards, including CPS 230, CPS 234 and SPS 220.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders.
• Strong analytical, reporting and presentation capabilities.
• Proven leadership experience, including building and developing high-performing teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, risk, accounting, audit or a related discipline.