Governance Risk Specialist

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) Full time

**The role**

APRA is seeking a Governance Risk Specialist to join the Non-Financial Risk team in the Cross-Industry Risk division. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to APRA’s mission as the prudential regulator of financial institutions. The role will:

- play a pivotal role in regulating financial institutions by providing expert advice on governance risk, while having an opportunity to broaden your expertise across other non-financial risk areas
- work alongside a team of experts with unique insights into the financial services landscape
- benefit from flexible work arrangements in a firm that values diversity, inclusion and work-life balance.

**The team**

APRA’s Non-Financial Risk function is integral to supervising financial institutions. The team provides critical advice and expertise:

- on the risk architecture and behaviours at regulated entities to respond to current and emerging risks facing APRA’s regulated industries
- that shapes APRA’s supervision methodologies to ensure robust regulatory practices
- to guide projects which seek to transform the governance and behavioural risk practices across APRA-regulated industries
for various internal divisions and a wide range of external industry stakeholders.

**Key responsibilities**
- Contribute towards the strengthening of APRA’s governance framework for banks, insurers and superannuation trustees, ensuring governance standards reflect contemporary best practice
- Engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders, providing specialist advice and uplifting capability
- Lead prudential reviews (focusing on governance risk) and engage with regulated entities to drive improvement in risk outcomes
- Identify and champion continuous improvement opportunities for team efficiency and effectiveness.

**About you**
- Substantial knowledge and experience in governance, and familiarity with culture, remuneration and accountability practices in financial services
- Experience leading reviews, including running interviews and workshops with senior leaders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Substantial organisational, self and priority management skills, including proven ability to lead strategic engagement externally and coordinating cross-divisional processes
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
- Experience in consultancy, financial services, risk management and/or regulation is highly desirable.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline Security clearance.

**About APRA**

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia’s financial services industry. APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system.

At APRA we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process.

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