Risk Assurance Specialist

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Metro Finance Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

As a Risk Assurance Analyst you will support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Framework by conducting control assurance reviews, targeted audits, and risk assessments. Working closely with the Risk & Enterprise Assurance Team, other business units and senior stakeholders, you will help identify control gaps, escalate risks, and establish a strong risk culture through practical risk advice and oversight of remedial actions

Roles and responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development, refinement, and application of Metro Finance's Controls and Testing Framework.
  • Apply Controls Testing practices in line with the framework, including documenting and addressing operational risks through effective controls.
  • Carry out control assurance activities across relevant business units, communicate findings, and support the follow-up of remedial actions.
  • Assist in the implementation of internal audit activities to provide assurance on targeted operational areas.
  • Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identify control gaps, and recommend practical improvements.
  • Escalate unmitigated risks, control weaknesses, incidents, and issues outside of tolerance to appropriate stakeholders, and help identify areas for further assurance focus.
  • Collaborate on the preparation and delivery of high-quality risk management reporting for Team Leaders, Executive, and the Board.
  • Provide input on business projects where Risk Assurance involvement is required.

How to succeed
You're a strong team player with good initiative and a can-do attitude.

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Big 4 Audit or Risk Advisory experience highly valued
  • Understanding of Operational Controls and testing techniques
  • AML/CTF and KYC regulatory requirements knowledge
  • Good credit and financial analysis techniques
  • Familiar with lending/privacy legislation and obligations
  • Relevant undergraduate Degree in Economics, Commerce or Business
  • Full Australian working rights, either citizenship or permanent residence

Benefits
We offer a robust benefits package to help support your health and financial security, plus you'll enjoy:

  • A culture that promotes growth
  • Working out of a beautiful modern office in Sydney and virtually
  • Fun, regular social events so you can get to know your coworkers

We Value Your Wellbeing
Metro Finance believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers a safe environment to grow. Bring your open mind and can-do attitude to help us deliver our award-winning service to clients. Our culture of continuous improvement gives you opportunities to learn. We encourage you to take advantage of all career development opportunities across department teams to help build your skills.

About Metro Finance
We offer an alternative to traditional bank funding with a modern approach and mindset. Our cutting-edge financial products, advanced technology, and local expertise set us apart. We excel at providing a real human experience for our customers. In fact, our Sales, Settlements, and Credit teams are all regular CAFBA award winners. We're also proudly "Great Place to Work" certified.

If you require further information please contact our Talent Acquisition Manager

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