Senior Manager, Risk Assurance
Core
Lead the second line Risk Assurance function to provide independent assurance across risk management frameworks, control environments, and regulatory obligations for an APRA-regulated organization.
Role type
Senior Manager, Risk Assurance (Second Line)
Builds
Independent assurance programs, control testing frameworks, and thematic reviews aligned to strategic priorities and material risks.
Domain
Financial Services / Risk Management / Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
Risk-based assurance program design, control testing frameworks, APRA prudential standards (CPS 230, CPS 234, SPS 220), stakeholder engagement, analytical reporting, team leadership, change assurance, operational risk, technology risk, cyber risk, third-party risk, compliance, resilience.
Preferred skills
Experience in transformation initiatives, remediation practices, technology-enabled assurance capabilities.
Technologies
None explicitly stated.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver a comprehensive, risk-based Line 2 Assurance Plan; Lead assurance reviews across operational, technology, cyber, third-party, compliance, and resilience domains; Oversee the Change Assurance Framework; Assess governance structures and control effectiveness in change initiatives; Deliver high-quality assurance reporting to executive leadership and Board committees; Monitor and validate remediation activities; Drive continuous improvement of assurance methodologies; Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing assurance team.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership