Senior Risk Manager, Second-Line NFR Expert

Bendigobank; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options across Melbourne

Subsidised health and wellbeing

BEN U corporate university sponsorship

Job summary

Bendigo Bank is seeking seasoned senior risk leaders to join our Divisional CRO teams within Group Risk. You will provide independent second-line oversight, challenging First Line and delivering evidence-based risk assessments across enterprise portfolios.

Operating with discretion and credibility, you will report to executive leadership, influence governance papers, and drive risk culture while aligning to a portfolio of your choice. Hybrid/flexible options across major cities are available.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior-level experience in banking or financial services, with advanced expertise in Non-Financial Risk frameworks.
• Proven track record challenging and/or leading end-to-end RPAs and control evaluations.
• Experience preparing papers and presenting to executive risk committees and governance forums.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent second-line oversight and evidence-based challenge to First Line leaders.
• Lead end-to-end Risk Profile Assessments (RPAs) and thematic deep dives.
• Draft high-impact risk commentary for Divisional Risk Committees and Board papers.
• Coach First Line partners to foster a speak-up culture and risk ownership.
• Align to a portfolio and contribute to the annual divisional assurance plan.

Skills

NFR Expertise

Stakeholder Engagement

Executive Reporting

Risk Governance

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law, Finance, Risk Management

Job description

Bendigo Bank is seeking seasoned senior risk leaders to join our Divisional CRO teams within Group Risk. You will provide independent second-line oversight, challenging First Line and delivering evidence-based risk assessments across enterprise portfolios.

Operating with discretion and credibility, you will report to executive leadership, influence governance papers, and drive risk culture while aligning to a portfolio of your choice. Hybrid/flexible options across major cities are available.