Risk Manager, Technology Project Risk

• Hybrid work environment
• 18 month fixed term contract
• Key role in the Risk Management function on one of the Bank's major programs

We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager/Specialist to join us in a strategic Line 1 risk role, who will inspire, engage and lead a small team of project risk specialists to meet project demands and the expectations of operational risk and control owners, ensuring quality and consistency in risk management throughout the project lifecycle and ensuring that risks are not just identified, but effectively addressed and monitored, and delivered risks are transitioned seamlessly into ongoing operational assurance.

The role will also contribute to the continuous improvement of our risk in change management practices and be responsible for collaborating with other Risk Managers (Line 1 and Line 2) and working within the Bank's Risk and Compliance Management Framework, to ensure we stay ahead in an ever-evolving risk landscape.

The position will involve substantial liaison across all Bank departments but primarily with CoreMod, IT, PS (Payments Settlements), with EPMO, Risk and Compliance, and Audit.

As Risk Manager/Specialist, Technology Project Risk you will:

• Provide subject matter expertise, coaching, training and/or guidance to support the CoreMod program in its risk management practices.
• Ensure business operations and risk management practices align to the frameworks, policies, standards, risk strategy, regulatory obligations, and risk appetite of the RBA.
• Provide risk expertise to in the identification and assessment of risks to achieve business objectives.
• Manage a team of risk professionals, guiding and developing them to achieve area outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to uplift capability and identify and enable more efficient and effective risk practices.
• Contribute to a community of practice to share best practice and, as necessary, allocate resource to areas of highest need.
• Support the preparation of papers for relevant Steering and Management Committee meetings.

Your Background

• 10 years + experience in a Line 1 or Line 2 risk and compliance role, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Demonstrated experience as a subject matter expert (specifically technology risk in change), supporting the learning and development of business stakeholders.
• Experience in design, build and implementation of risk and compliance frameworks, coaching and training.
• Understanding of Bank-wide (or similar organisation) risk and compliance management frameworks, policies and standards.
• Demonstrated experienced as a people leader, supporting the learning and development of a team of risk professionals.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in technology, economics, finance, risk, compliance or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated negotiation and resolution management skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including ability to influence senior stakeholders

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

Through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking, the RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.