Risk & Control Lead

Yearly salary reviews & an STI Bonus

The Risk & Control Lead is a new role that forms part of the recently established Internal Audit & Operational Excellence function. The role reports directly into the Group General Manager Internal Audit & Operational Excellence, who reports jointly into the CEO and Board Audit Committee.

The Risk & Control Lead is primarily responsible for leading the execution of audits (from scoping to reporting) to identify opportunities to uplift the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within the organisation. This includes providing pragmatic and actionable recommendations and overseeing management implementation to ensure effective and sustainable resolutions.

Let's look at some key responsibilities:

- Support the development and ongoing prioritisation of the Internal Audit & Operational Excellence Work Plan which identifies the audits to be delivered by the function
- Lead the execution of audits, from scoping through to reporting, in line with the Internal Audit & Operational Excellence Work Plan
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of processes and systems to; assess the effectiveness of controls, risk management and governance processes; assess adherence to laws, regulations, policies and procedures; and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and quality
- Conduct testing of processes and controls to assess operating effectiveness, including the use of data analytics
- Provide real time advisory support on risk, control and governance matters
- Prepare detailed audit reports, documenting findings and pragmatic and actionable recommendations aligned to better practices
- Communicate audit results to Middle and Senior management
- Monitor the status of audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation and sustainable resolutions

We're looking for the following:

- Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related fields
- Minimum 6 - 8 year's experience in Internal Audit or Risk related roles, gained either in a professional services firm or industry
- Extensive financial services experience, preferably in retail banking / consumer lending
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management principles and audit standards
- Experience in process improvement methodologies and change implementation will be considered favourably
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration and engagement skills
- Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
- Strong attention to detail, including thoroughness in reviewing data, processes and documentation
- Proactive and inquisitive mindset

Sound like you? That's a good sign In return for your energy and ideas, we offer a flexible working environment and great compensation. We always support a safe, healthy, engaging, and productive working environment for all employees and workers, whether that be in your home and office, or a combination of both.

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- Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment._
- Only open to Australian or New Zealand Permanent Residents or Citizens._