Manager - Technology and Data Risk

Manager - Technology and Data Risk

**About Cbus**
Created by workers, for workers, Cbus Super is one of Australia's most successful Superannuation funds. For almost four decades we've proudly represented those who help shape Australia, hard-working individuals who deserve to make the most of their retirement, no matter the industry. As an award-winning fund we've been recognised for the benefits provided to our members and our innovative investment approach. All while staying committed to our member first ethos as a proud Industry Fund.

**About the role**
The Manager, Technology & Data Risk (MT&DR) position is part of the Operations Division Risk & Compliance team at Cbus, which sets the direction and strategy for the risk management and compliance to ensure that technology and data risks are identified, understood, and managed effectively.
This role will be a part of the Technology & Data Risk Management team to drive an optimised and sustainable balance between risk, reward, and support of Operations in a way that ensures integrity, confidentiality and availability and performance of technology assets across Cbus.
A strong background in technology risk and data risk management in financial services (superannuation & investment management) with the capability and experience to develop resources to focus and achieve outcomes to deadlines and quality to manage competing stakeholder priorities.

**Key Accountabilities**
Risk Governance & Strategy
- Support the implementation of a robust technology risk governance framework for Line 1 business (Investments, Operations & Member Services).
- Contribute to the development and implementation of technology risk management strategies and policies.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Identify, assess, and manage technology and data risks, maintaining an up-to-date risk register.
- Evaluate critical technology controls and ensure robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Support technology and data teams in developing risk mitigation strategies aligned with the Board's risk appetite.

Compliance & Controls Oversight
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative, and policy requirements.
- Coordinate responses to regulatory reviews and oversea implementation of required changes.

Controls Monitoring & Assurance
- Perform testing of controls to confirm effectiveness and ensure alignment with risk register requirements.
- Assess model risk controls, ensuring documentation, validation, and change management compliance.

Risk Reporting & Communication
- Develop and maintain risk dashboards and reporting mechanisms for leadership and operational risk forums.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on risk status, incidents, and key mitigation activities.

Resource Planning
- Support capacity planning and resource allocation to meet evolving technology and data risk needs.

Training & Awareness
- Oversee risk awareness programs to ensure staff understand and comply with relevant policies.

Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to align risk objectives with business goals.

**Key selection criteria**
- Tertiary qualification in technology, information security, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in technology or data risk, compliance, or assurance, preferably in financial services.
- Deep understanding of superannuation or investment management processes, risks, and controls.
- Strong grasp of regulatory requirements for financial services providers.
- Experience implementing and monitoring risk frameworks, compliance strategies, and control assurance.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple initiatives.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and deliver proactive risk solutions.
- High ethical standards, confidentiality awareness, and commitment to fostering a risk-aware culture.
- Experience working in a membership-based organization is a plus.

This role ensures that technology and data risk is effectively managed, aligning business objectives with regulatory requirements while promoting a strong risk-aware culture.

**Belong at Cbus**
We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. We believe that, with diversity of perspectives and experiences, you get better teams and outcomes. We're looking for people of all genders, races, nationalities, orientations and of all abilities to join us.

**We're keen to hear from you**

Applications Close: 12th Feb 2025
This is a full-time position based in Melbourne

Agencies, please note: All Cbus vacancies are managed by our internal Talent Acquisition Team. Should external assistance be required we will reach out to our preferred agency partners, Thank you.

Job ID 4313413