Risk Analyst

We are Australia’s largest superannuation fund, here to help members achieve their best possible retirement outcome. We create meaningful value for members and our communities through our diverse workforce of high performing, motivated employees, based across Australia.
- Purposeful work, delivering the best possible outcomes for our 2.7 million members
- A values led, inclusive work environment
- This position can be based in Sydney or Melbourne

**Your new team**
The Membership & Brand Group plays a key role in the growth of the Fund. The Governance and Accountability team provides the Group with first line risk support and is led by managers who:

- Advocate for their people,
- Are open and approachable
- Share their knowledge.

This is your chance to work with a passionate team who are shaping the Fund’s approach to risk management, while delivering excellent outcomes for Fund members and colleagues. Our shared purpose is singular and clear. Everyday and in different ways, we are inspired by the challenging and fulfilling work of improving the financial outcomes of our members.

**Your new role**
In this role, you will support the Risk Manager to ensure that risks are managed in accordance with the Funds frameworks, policies and standards. The purpose of the Governance and Accountability team is to partner with colleagues to help the Fund achieve its goals.
Some of the key areas that you will be involved with include:

- **Risk, obligation and control ecosystem management**:This is an exciting area that involves engaging with business colleagues to ensure adherence with the Funds Enterprise Risk Management Framework, prudential standards and leading industry practice. To be successful you will need to have strong attention to detail and the ability to think strategically.
- **Incident and breach reporting management**: This is a dynamic area and work ranges from monitoring incidents raised, proactively facilitating their resolution and strategically analysing the root causes to identify the required remediation initiatives.
- **Control testing**:A fantastic way to deeply understand the business, here you will be delivering design and operational effectiveness testing under the guidance of more senior colleagues and identifying uplift initiatives.

As an accomplished Risk Analyst, you will need to have the ability to engage with a range of colleagues to effectively collaborate and achieve common goals. You will be a key contact for business colleagues and will be committed to promoting a strong risk culture focused on continuous improvement.
You will also assist in maintaining the data integrity of the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tool and with period reporting to senior leaders and executives.

**What you will need**
- 5+ years’ experience in risk management, ideally in Financial Services (Superannuation, Financial Advice, Banking or Insurance) or Consulting.
- Strong knowledge of risk and compliance frameworks
- Strong knowledge of incident management frameworks
- Strong knowledge of control testing frameworks and ability to deliver testing
- An ability to analyse trends, diagnose problems and issues and then recommend actions dealing with underlying root causes
- Experience in developing relationships with key colleagues from a variety of levels
- Strong attention to detail and a clear thinker who drives to deliver outcomes

**What you will get in return**
You will be working with a People Leader who values and supports your personal growth, in a growing, dynamic and authentic organisation that promotes integrity and puts members first.
We are proud to be a WGEA certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (since 2012). We are committed to the recruitment, development, and support of a diverse workforce into an environment which is inclusive, embraces diversity in all its forms and is a place where you can be you.
All roles can flex at AustralianSuper, and we are happy to discuss what this can look like for you.
Please talk to us about the flexibility you are seeking, and we will explore what is possible for this role.
Other benefits include a competitive salary, genuine flexible working arrangements, income protection insurance and generous leave entitlements.

**What is next**
**_Progress, powered by purpose _**_._
- Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper’s Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you._