Careers with Impact More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise and influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world.
HESTA is also an inspiring and rewarding place to work. That's because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they're focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture. We're an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education and community services in the world are HESTA members – and we are proud to serve them.
Bring your authentic and passionate self to this exceptional role #careerswithimpact Are you a passionate Risk Assurance and Control leader ready to pivot your career at ready to make an impact? Join our growing Enterprise Risk team in this pivotal second-line role reporting in and working closely with the General Manager, Enterprise Risk.
What You'll Do (key responsibilities):Build, recruit, develop and lead a team of high performing assurance and control specialists and analysts.Design and implement a centralised control testing and risk oversight program from the 2nd line.Manage the Assurance and Control Modules in HESTA's governance, risk & compliance system, and manage relationships third parties, including the internal Auditor and other Assurance providers.Maintain a rolling 3 year Integrated Assurance Roadmap.Develop and maintain an effective assurance and control framework, including policies, procedures, and guidelines, to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.Partner and collaborate with key business teams to verify that appropriate controls and mitigation strategies are in place.Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the Assurance and Control frameworks, and their operationalisation, to senior management and relevant stakeholders, including Executives and Board.Apply Design Thinking on how control testing can be re-imagined ie adoption of AI or other tools and integrate this into HESTAs assurance program.About you (experience and qualifications):Extensive experience as a Senior Risk, Assurance and Control Advisor/Lead/Manager preferably within financial services and/or superannuation fund industriesKnowledge of Design Thinking / Agile methodology and project delivery experienceSystem design experience and exposure to GRC Solutions, Technology products or similarLeadership experienceAbility to navigate complex organisational structures and work effectively with cross functional teams.Excellent communication skills, presence and gravitasEffective stakeholder relationship and vendor managementTertiary qualifications in a business, commerce, law, risk and compliance management or related disciplineBenefits that matter and make a difference for our employeesLeave for those moments that matter: an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave.Your Professional development matters: up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.Your health and wellbeing matters: free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.Your financial wellbeing matters: up to 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity.
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Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.
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