Data Risk Specialist

Data Risk Specialist

**Careers with Impact**

More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise and influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world.

HESTA is an inspiring and rewarding place to work. That's because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they're focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture. We're an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education and community services in the world are HESTA members - and we are proud to serve them.

**Bring your authentic and passionate self to this exceptional role #careerswithimpact**

Are you an experienced **Data Risk Specialist**ready to pivot your career and make an incredible impact? Join our growing business in this pivotal role, reporting to the Enterprise Data Lead and collaborating with various teams across Operations (Information Security, Investment Execution, Technology & Digital) and Enterprise Risk.

**What You'll Do**:
The Data Risk Specialist is responsible for managing and monitoring data risks within HESTA, ensuring the integrity and security of our data assets. You will implement data controls, conduct risk assessments, control testing, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements. Key areas of responsibility include:
**Data Risk and Control Management**:

- Oversee the data risk and control landscape, design and implement data controls to mitigate risks and enhance data security.
- Conduct first-line control testing and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

**Regulatory Compliance and Monitoring**:

- Stay abreast of regulatory changes and requirements related to superannuation, finance, and data/information management.
- Ensure compliance with Prudential Practice Guides and relevant data-related regulatory standards and bodies.

**Consultation and Business Support**:

- Partner and consult with teams on data risk management, mitigation strategies and drive data governance initiatives.
- Lead the Enterprise Data team's response to audits, reviews, and controls testing, ensuring resolution of findings in a timely manner.

**Process Improvement and Model Uplift**:

- Uplift and optimise operating models related to data risk management, including processes and frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process enhancements and innovation in data risk management.

**About You**:
You'll have experience in a similar hybrid role **managing data risk and controls** in advisory or consulting, ideally within financial services or super fund industries.

Key to success will be your understanding of **data governance frameworks, risk management**practices and knowledge of regulatory standards. Proficiency in **designing, implementing data controls** and **conducting risk assessments** coupled with understanding of **emerging technologies** and their **impact on data risk**, such as **automation** and **artificial intelligence** will be advantageous.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, outcome focused and passion for continuous learning. Tertiary qualifications in technology, computer science, finance or data governance/data management related discipline is essential.

**Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees**
- **Leave for those moments that matter,**an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few).
- **Your Professional development matters,** up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
- **Your health and wellbeing matters,**free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
- **Your financial wellbeing matters,** up to 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.

Job ID 2389