Executive Manager Supplier Risk

**See yourself in our team**:
Risk Management (RM) is responsible for developing the risk frameworks to allow the Group to take conscious exposures to credit, market, operational, compliance and insurance risks within the approved appetite.

RM ensures the Group has the right strategies in place to assess, manage and report on credit, market, operational, compliance, insurance risks. We do this by:

- Establishing frameworks to manage risks that are consistent with the Group’s business objectives.
- Identifying, assessing and reporting risks to the Board, Risk/Audit/Executive Committees, and Business Units.
- Assessing the impact of proposed changes in laws, regulations and industry codes.
- Working collaboratively with the Business Units to achieve the optimal risk and return outcomes.

The Tech and Operations Risk Team provides advice, approvals and Reviews over Operational Risk and Compliance for Technology and Operations.

**Do work that matters**:
As the Executive Manager Supplier Risk, you will lead a team to perform Line 2 advice, approvals and reviews over supplier risk activities across the CBA.

The work you perform will result in improved management of supplier risks and controls, particularly in relation to suppliers that support or perform critical processes and/or access sensitive data. In addition, you will support the management of regulatory obligations (CPS231/CPS230) and assist in maintaining a transparent relationship with the regulator.

The role will require you to think strategically, build strong relationships and communicate clearly and concisely with senior leaders both verbally and through reports, be proactive and curious, be disciplined to deliver work activities per agreed timeframes and work collaboratively with other Risk, Business SME, and Program teams to ensure appropriate supplier risk management and positive outcomes for CBA customers.

**Key responsibilities for this role includes**:
The Executive Manager role combines business acumen with excellent advisory and technical skills by:

- Providing SME advice and challenge directly to senior stakeholders in relation to Operational and Compliance risk management of supplier risks with a key focus on the strategic approach to supplier risk management within Business Units that is sustainable and manages risk and obligations.
- Oversee and monitor the Groups CPS231 (moving to CPS230) compliance position including review and approval of regulatory attestations and oversee the Group’s annual Risk Management Declaration position relating to Third Party - Suppliers.
- Support the delivery of fast paced change initiatives through the provision of (and overseeing your team) of Line 2 approvals for supplier contractual activity/onboarding, enabling the Business to move at PACE, but keeping our customers safe by ensuring we operation within risk appetite and compliance with regulatory obligations.
- Acting as an SME for CPS231 and CPS230 (Service Provider) compliance obligations. Supporting the Business in meeting compliance obligations and assisting with and responding to reviews by regulators as they relate to supplier risk.
- Can provide reporting and insights directly to senior stakeholders and governance bodies on the status of supplier risk management.

**We’re interested in hearing from people who have**:

- Extensive experience in Operational risk related to supplier risk management (or equivalent).
- Experience in supplier/technology/operational risk/procurement or audit/assurance within Financial Services.
- Ability to coordinate complex deliverables with limited resources to meet the needs of senior stakeholders.
- A demonstrated self-starter with the ability to adapt to changing business requirements in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to influence and communicate effectively to executive management and key stakeholders.
- Sound knowledge of all applicable industry standards and frameworks (e.g. CPS220, CPS231, CPS232, CPS234 and CPS230)
- Sound knowledge of supplier control testing and assurance methodologies (eg SOC II reporting, ISO27001)
- We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half their time each month connecting in office. We also have many other flexible working options available including changing start and finish times, part-time arrangements and job share to name a few. Talk to us about how these arrangements might work in the role you’re interested in. _

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Advertising End Date: 14/02/2025