Risk & Controls Assurance Manager - Banking

Role Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Audit, Compliance or Risk Assurance professional who fancy a promising career with leading Australian financial institutions, in a 2nd LoD Risk & Compliance function.



Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver the annual assurance plan for the a number of core business units in the bank's Enterprise / Group Functions (eg. Group Risk & Compliance, Legal, HR, Operations, Customer Service etc.), ensure the assurance and monitoring programs are aligned to Group Risk & Compliance strategy

• Perform independent reviews on the effectiveness of key business controls as a dedicated 2nd LoD function

• Apply your audit & assurance knowledge to fully understand all the controls, run assurance testings in accordance with the Group's risk management program and strategy

• Deliver assigned reviews from the annual assurance plan, with extra attention to high and medium risk rated projects

• Document findings and deliver assurance opinions, collaborate and challenge the business when necessary

• Assist with embedding key risk monitoring and control practices into the business

• Maintain a cohesive working relationship with key stakeholders especially Ops Risk, Compliance & Group Audit

• Collate and consolidate materials for management and committee meetings

• Act as a people leader for the team, to provide ongoing feedback and guidance

Skill Requirements:

• 3-5 years of hands-on assurance experience in Banking or Professional Services (Big4 Consulting firms) in Australia or overseas

• Adept in your process of effectively designing and executing testing plans, reviewing scopes/reports and leading assigned reviews

• Experienced in developing and implementing Risk & Compliance frameworks for large organisations

• Superior ability to articulate and socialise findings to influence and get buy-in's from the GM level

• Demonstrated ability and confidence in presenting to Group Executives and Risk Committees

• Updated understandings of the regulatory landscape that Australian banks are operating in

• Relevant qualifications such as CA/CPA, CIA, CISA, CFA, FRM, MBA are desirable

For further information on this role or to confidentially apply, please send an up to date CV to eugenag@ethosbc.com.au or/and contact Eugena Gong on 02 8227 9200 or apply directly via the Apply for this job button. Only WORD FORMAT resumes will be accepted.