Join a leading, fast-growing financial services firm with a strong national presence and a global reach. This organisation is a well-established player in the Australian mid-market, offering top-tier capital markets and wealth management services. Known for its deep expertise in high-growth sectors and a strong commitment to client success, the firm combines local insight with international capability. With a national footprint spanning all the major capitals, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and respected business at the forefront of the financial services industry.

• Champion a proactive approach to operational risk and resilience by fostering a risk-aware culture across the business, aligned with changing regulatory expectations.
• Oversee day-to-day operational risk processes, including capturing and resolving risk incidents, tracking key risk metrics, facilitating risk and control assessments, and reviewing third-party and outsourcing risks.
• Collaborate closely with business units to support the design and implementation of effective risk controls.
• Build and maintain a framework for control assurance testing to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management practices.
• Track and support the delivery of remediation initiatives stemming from risk events, control reviews, audits, or regulatory feedback.
• Provide assistance with internal investigations, reviews, and the drafting of formal reports as required.
• Support broader risk and compliance initiatives as needed, and complete all assigned training to ensure adherence to company standards and external regulatory obligations.

Top 3 benefits of this position:

1. Play a Key Role in Building the Operational Risk Framework
   Opportunity to contribute from the ground up in shaping the operational risk function, offering significant ownership and impact.
2. Join a High-Growth, International Business
   Be part of a globally respected organisation expanding rapidly in Australia through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
3. Exceptional Mentorship and Career Development
   Work closely with a highly regarded manager, offering strong mentorship, exposure, and long-term career development opportunities.

Key Qualities for Success in This Role:

1. A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in Operational Risk.
2. Strong understanding of operational risk principles, particularly within financial services. Prior experience in an APRA-regulated environment is highly regarded but not essential.
3. Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

This is a hybrid position.

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