Tech Risk & Resilience Specialist

Talenza; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talenza is seeking an experienced Tech Risk Specialist to provide independent oversight of technology risk, governance, and resilience within a complex enterprise environment in Sydney. You will review policies, conduct risk assessments, and support remediation activities while engaging with senior stakeholders.

The role focuses on technology risk across cloud, data, AI and third-party risk domains, with emphasis on APRA standards and regulatory expectations in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technology Risk, IT Risk, Operational Risk, Governance or IT Audit.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, cloud environments and governance frameworks.
• Financial services experience is essential.
• APRA regulatory experience is desirable.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, control assurance or audits.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and provide independent challenge.
• Certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, CCSP or equivalent are valued.

Responsibilities

• Review and strengthen technology risk, governance and resilience policies.
• Conduct technology risk assessments and support remediation activities.
• Provide independent oversight across technology, cloud, data, AI and third-party risk.
• Perform assurance reviews and control testing to assess control effectiveness.
• Support operational resilience, business continuity and recovery uplift initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with APRA standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide risk reporting, insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Identify emerging technology risks, systemic issues and opportunities for control improvement.
• Review incidents and root cause analyses to ensure sustainable remediation outcomes.

Skills

Tech Risk

IT Audit

Cloud Risk

Governance

Regulatory Knowledge

Job description

Talenza is seeking an experienced Tech Risk Specialist to provide independent oversight of technology risk, governance, and resilience within a complex enterprise environment in Sydney. You will review policies, conduct risk assessments, and support remediation activities while engaging with senior stakeholders.

The role focuses on technology risk across cloud, data, AI and third-party risk domains, with emphasis on APRA standards and regulatory expectations in the financial services sector.