Risk Advisory Manager - Regulatory & Compliance Compliance & Risk (Banking & Financial Services)
Full time
About the role – Permanent, full-time based in Brisbane, Toowoomba or Adelaide We are uplifting our risk maturity and risk culture in the Regulatory & Compliance division at People First Bank. Reporting to the Chief Regulatory and Compliance Officer, your primary function will be to provide first line risk advisory and controls monitoring services to senior management and their staff within this division.
The Regulatory & Compliance Division supports People First Bank to maintain our members' trust by meeting its regulatory compliance obligations. The Regulatory & Compliance Division includes the Compliance & Assurance, Compliance Integration, Transformation & Regulatory Affairs, and AML teams.
You will implement and maintain operational risk frameworks, standards and processes across the Regulatory & Compliance division, and work closely with the second line Enterprise Risk function and the other first line Risk Advisors across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities: Demonstrates compliance with policies and procedures to effectively operate within People First Bank's risk appetite. Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to their role by keeping up to date with communications and assigned learning. Execute all elements of the Operational Risk Management framework across the Regulatory & Compliance Division including incident and issue management, risk and control self-assessments, controls testing, root cause analysis, and audit finding initiatives to resolution within prescribed timelines. Work in consultation with second and third lines of defence (Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit). Ensure all practices comply with regulatory obligations and are aligned with People First Bank's internal policy and procedure. Implement learnings from risk management and remediation activities to develop business and people capability in the Division in terms of risk and compliance education and assurance. About you: We are seeking a professional with significant experience in a risk or governance role, ideally within the financial services sector, who has a strong knowledge of best-practice tools and techniques for effective analysis and root cause identification. You will be someone who confidently interacts with and influences stakeholders, helping to foster a positive risk culture while knowing when to constructively challenge. You will also have fluent written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to create and present detailed Risk reports. In this role, your success will be measured by the quality and effectiveness of your risk advice and support that enables compliant and risk-based business decision making and implementation to occur in a timely and well-controlled manner with a balanced risk versus reward mindset.
You must also be able to demonstrate the following:
Minimum 5 years of experience in Risk Management. Strong working experience within a Fraud and/or AML/CTF Operations environment. Proven financial services industry experience in an equivalent role for a medium to large organisation. Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to contribute to the development of operational policies, procedures and guidelines. Why you'll love working with us: People First Bank – our new brand – says exactly what we're all about: people. We're committed to supporting and growing our team and creating an outstanding work environment.
You'll have access to financial and lifestyle benefits to support your success and individuality:
Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements. Enhance your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia. Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities. Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones. Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and mental health ambassadors' program. Make a difference with paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives. Be recognised for your contributions through our peer-driven recognition program. A bit about People First Bank: In March 2023, People's Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People's Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank. We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank.
We have over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contact centre and branches across five states.
With a vision 'To deliver positive change through banking', People First Bank serves members and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We're big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work.
Apply online now: If this sounds like you, this could be the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume by Sunday 1st December 2024 .
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.
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