Operational Risk Manager

Be responsible for the banks Risk Management Framework
- Provide advice and support to the business in all matters related to complianc
- Hybrid model of 50/50 WFH and in office at one of our Sydney office locations

**About the Role**

The Operational Risk Manager is responsible for contributing to the Banks Second Line of Defence (2LoD) by ensuring that the identification, measurement, evaluation and monitoring of operational risks are performed in accordance with the Bank’s risk management framework (RMF). This includes working with operational and back office staff to ensure the first line business units manage risk in an effective and efficient manner (i.e. achieve a balance between risk and return in accordance with stated risk appetite), and assist them by providing support to achieve optimal sustainable outcomes for the Bank.

Be a trusted adviser to the business, and will challenge the status quo to question “why is that done” in a constructive manner, that leads to an effective and efficient outcome.

**About You**

Essential duties and responsibilities will include the following. Others may also be assigned.
- Championing and providing expertise in managing risk within the Bank’s business activities using commercial judgement to balance risk and sustainable return
- Raising awareness of risk management in the business and in particular, the value of effective risk management in the achievement of business deliverables through risk education and training
- Championing the Operational Risk Management function, so that it can provide effective support to business units
- Challenge and review of business units to develop effective and efficient processes that allow standardised, timely, accurate and complete identification, management and reporting of risks
- Ensuring Board and Management policies and associated documents comply with applicable regulations, support the effective operation of the RMF and align with strategic imperatives of the organisation
- Ensuring risk knowledge is kept current so that the business can benefit from new thinking, techniques and practices
- Providing 2LoD oversight of business functions to ensure compliance with policy and procedure including via targeted reviews
- Responsible for developing systems, tools and practices to analyse and report on risks in an efficient and effective manner
- Building, developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders
- Championing the quantification of Operational Risk costs within the Bank
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. Risk Management, Business Management or Financial Management)

**About us**:
Teachers Mutual Bank Limited is one of the largest mutual banks in Australia. We are a globally-recognised socially responsible bank with profit-for-purpose as our business model and philosophy. At our Bank, social responsibility is built-in, not bolted on and drives our business practices, people, and products.

We are proud to serve some of Australia’s essential workers in education, emergency services and healthcare. We believe they deserve a bank that does good for their community.

We have been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for ten years in a row and are a Certified B Corp Bank.

Our employees embrace our organisation’s values of passion, advocacy and sustainability, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture founded on mutual respect, equality and a focus on striving to deliver exceptional member service.

**How to apply**:
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