Enterprise Risk And Assurance Manager

IntroductionThe Pepperstone story started in 2010.
We know what it's like to trade the world's markets.
Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we're digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves.
Our organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused.You'll find our 550+ team currently across 11 locations and 9 time zones.The RoleThe Risk Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the strategic delivery of Pepperstone's enterprise-wide risk and assurance agenda.
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Enterprise Risk, this role leads key initiatives across enterprise risk, audit planning, business continuity, and ICT risk management.
As a trusted advisor uplifting risk maturity, the Risk Manager delivers the actions outlined in the Risk strategy and champions the implementation the GRC tool.
The role also leads cross-functional engagement on criticalincidents and issues.
With exposure across global operations, this position is suited to a highly motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and is passionate about enhancing risk maturity and resilience at scaleAs our Risk Manager, your key responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:Enterprise Risk ManagementLead initiatives to embed enterprise risk frameworks aligned to Pepperstone's risk appetite and delegation frameworkChampion the integration of the GRC platform and contribute to system optimisation efforts.Drive improvements in risk reporting, analytics, and visualisation to support decision-making.Support the operationalisation of risk appetite statements and guide risk owners in embedding controls into business processes.Assurance and Control TestingLead the delivery of assurance activities including RCSA (risk control self-assessments), walkthroughs across Lines 1 and 2 and control testingAdopt data insights to identify control gaps and improvement opportunities, collaborating with control owners to implement enhancements.Guide stakeholders on effective control design and foster a culture of continuous improvementAudit Planning and RemediationAssist in scoping the annual audit plans in line with enterprise risks and business priorities across licenses and entitiesSupport coordination of internal and external audit engagements, ensuring timely information flow between business units and auditorsTrack audit actions and drive remediation plans with stakeholdersBusiness Continuity Planning (BCP)Lead the update of Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and the implementation of business continuity testingSupport documentation and training programs to ensure readiness across global functionsCollaborate with business units/teams to assess disaster recovery capabilities and test outcomesIncident and Issue ManagementLead cross-functional business process incident reviews, ensuring swift resolution and clear post-incident analysisFoster a lessons-learned culture, supporting teams in identifying root causes and building preventative measures.Maintain oversight of the issue register and contribute to reporting on emerging risks and systemic themesAudit and Risk Committee SecretaryContribute to the preparation of board and committee reports, particularly the Audit and Risk Committee.Draft meeting minutes for committee approval and regulatory engagementsTrack actions and activities arising from committee meetings to ensure progress and delivery of outcomesAbout YouDegree-qualified in Business, Finance, Risk, IT, or a related disciplineProfessional certifications such as CRISC, CISA, or equivalent are desirable6–10 years of experience across enterprise risk, operational risk, or internal audit, preferably within financial servicesExposure to GRC platforms and experience supporting system rollouts or enhancementsStrong understanding of ICT and cyber risks, and associated control environmentsExperience in coordinating business continuity and operational resilience programsCollaborative mindset with demonstrated ability to influence across departments and regionsStructured thinker with strong written and verbal communication skillsHighly adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentCommercially savvy with a solutions-oriented approachCurious, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and improvementStrong integrity and alignment with Pepperstone's valuesExperience working in financial markets or the retail OTC derivatives industry (desirable)Experience working across geographies and time zones (desirable)Why you will enjoy working with usCompetitive salary structure including company bonus schemeGenuinely collaborative and friendly cultureFlexible and hybrid workingRemote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standardOngoing personal development & learning opportunities15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving ProgramFrequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly socialBeautifully renovated large office at Collins Square - 727 Collins Street, MelbourneBest in class end of trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms & showersA full stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans (this is Melbourne after all) and curated specialty teasMore About PepperstoneWe're a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform.
With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence.
You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact.
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