Head Of Risk Advisory

**A great place to work**

When you join Capricorn, you become a part of something bigger than a typical company, because as a co-operative we exist to improve the lives of our Members by supporting them in building stronger businesses - not the other way around.

We are purpose-led and are committed to empowering our community to thrive. Our community includes our employees, and we know what is important to them, because we asked And here's our commitments to you:

- Provide a diverse and inclusive workplace - because we know how important it is for everyone to be treated fairly and with respect.
- Give you flexibility - it's important to recognise we are all unique and need to create work life balance.
- Offer paid parental leave - that supports both parent's leave and their transition back to work.
- Create a fun environment - our social calendar is full up with a range of different virtual and face-to-face events to keep us connected.
- Work perks - that our employees actually use, such as a fantastic reward and recognition program, wellness program, additional leave purchase and so much more

**The role and what we are looking for**

The Risk Advisory and Audit Manager holds central responsibility for the essential functions required to implement, monitor, oversee and assure the risk management of the Capricorn Group including the Risk Frameworks and Internal Audit.

**Responsibilities**

**Risk Management and Frameworks**
- Develop a Risk Management Strategy by understanding and recording all relevant risk types and Capricorn's risk appetite.
- Development, documentation and implementation of a comprehensive Risk Management Framework on an enterprise wide basis.
- Implement Risk Frameworks in line with Australian Standards. Develop compliance frameworks which all appropriate Capricorn business units will have to follow concerning Trade Practices, AFSL, Privacy obligations and any other appropriate area.
- Ensure Capricorn is not inappropriately exposed to risk by developing an appropriate Risk Management Strategy agreed upon by all key stakeholders.
- Co-ordinate the development of key risk policies, tools and processes through the engagement of all Capricorn BU's which are established in the form of a comprehensive Risk Management Framework accessible to all staff.
- Appropriate use of risk management tools including Risk & Control Self Assessment, risk incidents, issue management, external loss data, and control testing.
- Manage Business Continuity Management at a Group level.
- Manage the Group AML/CTF Program.
- Fulfil the role of Privacy Officer.

**Internal Audit**
- Appropriately oversee and implement an Internal Audit program including Board Reporting on the same by fully understanding the function of Internal Audit in a co-operative context.
- Define an annual internal plan approved by Board.
- Conduct Internal Audits under IA standards, delivering high quality audit reports providing an independent assessment of the control environment.

**Communication and Education**
- Educate Management, Board and staff on risk and compliance matters by implementing recognised training techniques and coaching wherever possible to drive risk culture improvements.
- Continually develop Line 1's ability to manage risk and compliance, through utilisation of risk management tools.
- Manage the development and communication of the Capricorn Group risk framework by educating Management, Board and staff on risk and compliance matters.

**Risk Reporting**
- Preparation of risk and compliance reporting, and internal audit reports.
- Maintain a robust risk management system for all enterprise risk data.

**Work Health and Safety**
- Determine Work Health and Safety impacts for the Capricorn Group.
- Develop and maintain Work health and safety program across the Group.
- Train and educate employees on OH&S issues in conjunction with others.
- Monitor and manage Work health and safety management program in conjunction with O,D & C Business Unit (as described further by applicable policy).
- Ensure the Group is compliant with WH&S regulations.
- Manage all WH&S remediation efforts from a policy perspective.

**Service Quality and Timeliness**
- Be responsible for ensuring all risk and Compliance SLA's are met.
- Report performance against agreed SLA's in line with operational requirements.

**Experience**
- Minimum 8 years post graduate experience with current exposure to Australian Accounting Standards, Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Standards.
- Minimum 4 years' experience in the implementation or administration of a compliance program (desirable).
- Experience in AFSL environment (highly valued)
- Minimum 3 year experience in the implementation or administration of risk management processes and procedures in a public or large private company environment.
- Minimum 2 years managerial experience.

**Qualifications**
- Tertiary Qualification in Commerce or in a related discipline (undergraduate level minimum s