Risk and Assurance Manager

Risk and Assurance Manager

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Sydney - New South Wales 

Industry:

Legal, Risk & Compliance

Contact Name:

Charlotte Fairbrother

Contact Email:

charlotte.fairbrother@profusiongroup.com

Contact Phone:

Charlotte Fairbrother

Date Published:

03-Jun-2025

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Enterprise Risk Manager to assist a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in maintaining and enhancing their risk management framework. This role will assist the APRA and ASIC regulated entity with end-to-end assurance and risk materiality assessments, as well as lead the implementation of a new GRC system. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the CRO in maintaining key elements of the risk management framework, including risk policies, risk register, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) system, and risk reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with CPS 230 Operational Risk Management standards as part of the Risk & Compliance team.
  • Champion effective risk management and compliance practices across the business, including conducting controls assurance and monitoring activities.
  • Provide oversight, advice, and challenge to business stakeholders in areas such as risk ratings, assessments, control environment, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), risk appetite reviews, and risk treatment plans.
  • Coordinate and deliver Management Risk Committee (MRC) reporting across all risk categories, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality insights.
  • Support the CRO with risk and compliance reporting to the Board and external stakeholders, including regulators and auditors.
  • Maintain a robust GRC system, ensuring strong data quality and providing troubleshooting as necessary.
  • Collaborate with the business on implementing an enhanced data management framework and maintain oversight of Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Information Security, and Technology Risk.
  • Assist with managing the Compliance Framework, including risk and compliance training, and support the CRO in the annual Risk Management Declaration.
  • Participate in Risk & Compliance project work, particularly related to regulatory changes.
  • Maintain a calendar of Risk & Compliance activities and requirements.
Knowledge and Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of APRA prudential standards (preferably Insurance or Lending/Credit)
  • Experience in developing and maintaining risk management and compliance frameworks, ideally within a financial services setting.
  • Proven ability to deliver results under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including senior management and external stakeholders.
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build credibility while maintaining a customer-service orientation.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, international team.

 

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