Risk & Assurance Manager

Your new company

This organisation is a global entity dedicated to delivering high-quality programs and services across various regions. It operates several entities internationally, providing a wide range of programs to nearly 18,000 individuals annually. Their mission is to support strategic objectives by offering transformative experiences that prepare for the future.

With a commitment to excellence, integrity, collaboration, and innovation, this organisation ensures a people-centred approach, fostering a strong culture of diversity and equity. Employing over 1,500 staff globally, they are an integral part of the communities and regions in which they operate, offering global linkages and benefits.

Your new role

As the Risk and Assurance Manager, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of an Enterprise Risk Management Strategy: Enhance risk management practices, integrate risk and strategic planning, improve controls and processes, and implement a program to communicate and embed contemporary risk management practices across the organisation.
  
• Oversee and coordinate the continual improvement of the organisation's risk management framework: This includes related policies, procedures, internal controls, and processes; enterprise risk monitoring and reporting, risk appetite, assurance maps, regulatory register, business continuity, internal audit, risk systems, and associated education and training.
  
• Identify, develop, and lead business improvement initiatives: Conduct investigations or special risk assurance reviews that enable and support risk management maturity, in light of contemporary risk practices.
  
• Provide expert risk management advice, analytics, and insights: Prepare and deliver written and verbal reports to key stakeholder groups, including the Audit and Risk Committee, Board, subsidiary Boards, and Global Executive team.
  
• Facilitate, communicate, and promote a positive risk culture: Engage with stakeholders through capability building programs, risk workshops, forums, and other internal engagements to foster a proactive approach to risk management.
  
• Develop and maintain a map of assurance activities: Commission or undertake internal audits as per the agreed internal audit plan, ensuring clear documentation and understanding of all assurance activities.
  
• Contribute to the development and ongoing implementation of an enterprise Business Continuity Plan: Create comprehensive BCPs that address all critical business functions, conduct regular testing and simulation exercises, and identify gaps and areas for improvement.
  
• Guide, support, and assure risk management for significant projects: Develop robust risk management plans tailored to each project's unique challenges, ensuring effective mitigation of risks.
  

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A sophisticated understanding of contemporary risk practices.
  
• Experience in developing and implementing risk management strategies.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Experience in internal audit and business continuity planning.
  
• A proactive approach to promoting a positive risk culture.
  

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary ranging from $114k to $134k + Super.
  
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  
• The chance to lead and enhance the organisation's overall risk strategy.
  
• The ability to make a significant impact on the organisation's risk management practices.
  
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV!

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