Senior Manager Assurance And Oversight

Closing date: 4 SeptemberWe've never been 'just a bank'.
Just like you should never be 'just an employee'.
We're united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we're making it happen.
It starts here.
With Bendigo Bank... and you.
Are you a seasoned risk leader passionate about contributing to a bank deeply committed to community prosperity?
At Bendigo Bank, our success hinges on the success of our customers, people, and partners.
We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager to join our 2nd Line team, driving assurance and oversight in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to proactively shape our future.
You'll leverage your expertise to: Lead, plan and perform Line 2 assurance and oversight of Line 1 through structured assurance reviews, oversight, challenge and support on all non-financial risk matters.
Develop and execute against a structured, risk-based assurance plan, whilst also creating capacity for other targeted reviews as required.
Provide structured and insightful assurance reports with clear actions and recommendations as necessary to contribute to the continued uplift in the efficiency and effectiveness of the control environment and the implementation of the Risk Management Framework.
Providing non-financial risk reporting to Divisions, Business Units and management and board committees as required.
Position description: This is a 12 month contract.
We offer flexible work options that put our people first, and a hybrid model of a minimum of three days per week based out of our corporate offices.
What you'll bring to the role
To succeed in this role, we'd love you to have: Proven assurance experience in developing and executing against an Assurance plan.
Extensive experience in a similar operational and compliance, governance risk role in banking or professional services firm.
Technical knowledge and experience in non-financial risk disciplines and functions, including but not limited to operational risk, compliance, business continuity, policy, framework, project risk, operational resilience and IT/Data risk.
Ability to develop strategic, commercially viable, and fit-for-purpose solutions, demonstrating a pragmatic approach to implementing and advancing the Group's Operational Risk Management Framework
Proven project management and change management expertise.
Experience with review of complex risk issues and root cause analysis.
Sound negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
While not essential, it would be great if you had: Tertiary qualifications in business, law, finance, risk, compliance, statistics, or technology related discipline is preferable.
CPA, CIA, CA, FRM or other relevant dedicated audit or risk certifications advantageous So, why work for us?
Want to be more than just a number?
Join a team that truly values you and the diverse contribution you make, every day.
You'll also get access to a great range of benefits, including: Flexibility means different things for different people.
Whether it's hybrid work, flexible hours, a compressed work week, job-sharing or something different, our flexible work options are designed to put people first
Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members
Opportunities to take your learning to the next level through our corporate university 'BEN U' or at an external provider of your choice We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business.
We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.
Still in two minds?
Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application.
We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don't tick every box we still want to see your application
We're making better, bigger.
And we'll get there with you.
Now's the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve.