Strategic Risk & Controls Enablement Consultant

Ubank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubank in Sydney is seeking a Business Risk Enablement Consultant to strengthen first line risk, control and compliance activities across designated portfolios.

You'll work with Risk Enablement Senior Managers (Partners) and business stakeholders to identify, assess and manage risks, delivering practical risk insights for governance forums. This is a permanent, Australia-based opportunity requiring citizenship or permanent residency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in risk management, assurance, or audit.
• Understanding of non-financial risk frameworks, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting risk and control assessments, and incident/issue management.
• Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and develop risk expertise.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification and assessment of operational and non-financial risks
• Assist in delivering first line risk, control, and compliance support across business activities, initiatives, and change programs
• Manage risk profiling activities, including documenting risks, controls, and key risk indicators (KRIs)
• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of controls to ensure they are effective and fit-for-purpose
• Monitor compliance with policies and standards, identifying and escalating risks, gaps, and issues
• Assist in managing incidents, issues, and remediation actions, ensuring accurate tracking and timely follow-up
• Contribute to high-quality risk reporting and insights for stakeholders and governance forums
• Support initiatives to uplift risk awareness and capability across the business
• Assist with risk governance activities and coordination with second line and assurance teams
• Build knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry practices, applying these in a practical business context

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Audit/assurance

Communication

Job description

Ubank in Sydney is seeking a Business Risk Enablement Consultant to strengthen first line risk, control and compliance activities across designated portfolios.

You'll work with Risk Enablement Senior Managers (Partners) and business stakeholders to identify, assess and manage risks, delivering practical risk insights for governance forums. This is a permanent, Australia-based opportunity requiring citizenship or permanent residency.