Strategic Leader, Enterprise & Operational Risk — Flexible

BNK Banking Corporation; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Modern Sydney office

Work from home options

Job summary

BNK Banking Corporation is seeking an experienced Head of Enterprise & Operational Risk to design, implement and continuously enhance BNK’s risk framework in line with APRA standards and BNK’s growth strategy.

The role leads two risk professionals, provides independent challenge to the first line, and partners with stakeholders to support responsible growth and regulatory compliance across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in enterprise risk, operational risk, non-financial risk or related second-line risk functions.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise risk frameworks and risk taxonomies.
• Strong working knowledge of APRA CPS 220, CPS 230 and CPS 234.
• Experience preparing Board, Committee and regulator-facing risk reporting.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to balance governance with commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and continuously improve BNK's Enterprise and Operational Risk Management Framework aligned with APRA standards, Board risk appetite and BNK’s growth strategy.
• Provide expert advice and independent second-line oversight across the organisation.
• Identify emerging, concentration and interconnected risks across operational, compliance, conduct and credit risk categories.
• Lead the redevelopment, maintenance and application of BNK's enterprise risk taxonomy.
• Oversee identification of critical business services, impact tolerances and disruption scenarios.
• Design and operate second-line controls testing and assurance programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of key controls and challenge first-line risk management practices.
• Provide independent assurance reporting to the CRO, Board committees and Internal Audit.
• Lead the ongoing development and embedment of the Bank's Three Lines of Defence model.

Skills

Strategic risk management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Second line of defence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Risk, Finance, Commerce, Law or related discipline

Tools

APRA standards knowledge

Risk taxonomy design

Job description

BNK Banking Corporation is seeking an experienced Head of Enterprise & Operational Risk to design, implement and continuously enhance BNK’s risk framework in line with APRA standards and BNK’s growth strategy.

The role leads two risk professionals, provides independent challenge to the first line, and partners with stakeholders to support responsible growth and regulatory compliance across the enterprise.