Senior Manager, Controls Testing

About Us
At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

About The Role
Role Location
: 833 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Role Type:
Permanent

Role Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours/week

The role is accountable for leading the Controls Testing team for Business & Private Banks 1LOD NFR by strengthening control environments, executing on controls testing activities and driving control uplift activities across the customer journeys / end to end processes to ensure controls are well-designed, effective and compliance with Enterprise standards and Regulatory expectations.

What will your day look like?

• Oversee and uplift controls testing activities for the Business & Private Bank in alignment with Enterprise- and Regulatory Standards.
• Coordinate and review Control Objective accountability assessments across risk themes, in partnership with Risk Type COEs.
• Assure the testing performed by Line 1A on a sample/oversight basis to validate control effectiveness.
• Oversee the co-ordination of control testing across divisions where applicable (eg Tech, Operations).
• Provide SME input into design, operation or testing steps where appropriate, without compromising independence.
• Oversee data, insights and reporting as it relates to the control environment for the business area.
• Delivery on automation initiatives as it relates to control testing, thematic analysis and reporting.
• Manage controls testing frameworks for the business area in adherence with Enterprise Standards.
• Partner with Group Risk, Line 2, and frontline leaders to embed a strong control and risk-aware culture.
• Co-ordinate with peers across the business, ensuring divisional borders do not impact efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion a strong Line 1 accountability mindset, ensuring risk management and controls assurance activities and responsibilities are understood and executed by BU and Function Leaders.

What will you bring?

• Tertiary qualifications in business, law, risk, or related fields
• Professional certifications in compliance, risk, or data analytics are highly regarded
• Deep expertise in risk and control frameworks with focus on controls design and testing
• Proven ability to implement/embed risk frameworks and control objectives in complex environments
• Experience in leading controls uplift initiatives across cross functional teams
• Strong capability in data analytics, including experience with data visualisation tools and automation platforms
• Ability to translate data insights into practical risk mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with assurance and thematic risk and control analysis
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across senior levels
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to operational execution

So why join us?
From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive.

But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career.

We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.

At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you're a candidate with a disability or access requirement, and have an enquiry about the support provided, please let us know on your application or visit ANZ Accessibility and Inclusion Programs for alternate contact methods.

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Job Posting End Date
12/12/2025 , 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)