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Controls Analyst

Join our Technology & Transformation division as a Controls Analyst for a 12 month fixed-term contract and play a pivotal role in enhancing our technology controls testing program across the organisation. Collaboration and quality are at the core of what we do, and we're looking for a dedicated professional to help us achieve our goals.

**About the role**

In this vital role, you will assess and enhance our technology controls testing program while working closely with internal and external stakeholders. Your expertise will ensure compliance with our bank's Operational Risk Management framework, helping maintain a secure environment for our information assets. Success in this position means delivering quality across our controls testing program, effectively managing stakeholder relationships, and providing guidance to the Technology & Transformation division. Key responsibilities include:

- Assess and report on the effectiveness of information technology and security controls against internal and external requirements.
- Be accountable for the accuracy, quality and currency of all material that is used for controls assurance activities.
- Be familiar with prudential standards and how they relate to the activities that the team are undertaking.
- Assist (as required) in identifying threats and vulnerabilities related to the Banks information assets to quantify risks to the Bank.
- Collaborate with other teams within Technology & Transformation and outside as necessary to provide a community and understanding of controls and how to achieve them.
- Assist with broader Line 1 risk responsibilities, including contributing to Risk Assessment activities.
- Contribute to the team achieving KPI, support and project delivery goals.
- Stay up to date on current threats, trends and technologies by attending training, conferences and digesting podcasts, blogs and other sources of intelligence and information.

**About You**

We're looking for someone with at least 2 years' industry experience in a similar role, along with a strong knowledge of current industry methods for evaluating and implementing IT security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools. Your work history will also demonstrate:

- Knowledge of cyber security principles and organisational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, nonrepudiation, and risk management)
- Knowledge of the Security Assessment and Authorisation process
- Knowledge of general IT control principles and methods, including architecture concepts and their practical deployment
- Knowledge of relevant laws, policies, procedures, or governance related to Financial Services
- Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
- Demonstrate excellent planning, communication and problem solving skills

**Why you'll love working with us**:
People First Bank - our new brand - says exactly what we're all about: people. We're committed to supporting and growing our team and creating an outstanding work environment.

You'll have access to financial and lifestyle benefits to support your success and individuality:

- Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.
- Enhance your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia.
- Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities.
- Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones.
- Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and mental health ambassadors' program.
- Make a difference with paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives.
- Be recognised for your contributions through our peer-driven recognition program.

**A bit about People First Bank**

In March 2023, People's Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People's Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank. We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank.

We have over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contract centre and branches across five states.

With a vision 'To deliver positive change through banking', People First Bank serves members and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We're big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work.

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