Risk Manager, Finance & Service Risk

About Cbus
Created by workers, for workers, Cbus Super is one of Australia's most successful Superannuation funds. For almost four decades we've proudly represented those who help shape Australia, hard-working individuals who deserve to make the most of their retirement, no matter the industry. As an award-winning fund we've been recognised for the benefits provided to our members and our innovative investment approach. All while staying committed to our member first ethos as a proud Industry Fund.

About your role
The Risk Manager, Finance & Service Providers position is part of the first line Business Risk & Compliance department in the Operations division at Cbus. You will support the development of strategies that ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and maintain the integrity of financial and regulatory reporting. You will play a pivotal role in identifying, assessing, and managing risks across the finance department and our service provider risk framework across operations, investments, and member business units.

Day to day, you can expect to -

• Develop and implement robust governance frameworks for operational risk management in the Finance department and service provider arrangements.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments ensuring effective controls and risk mitigation strategies are in place.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, working closely with internal teams to implement necessary changes.
• Lead the resolution of risk incidents, develop incident response plans, and ensure lessons learned are integrated into future practices.
• Work closely with business owners and external service providers to maintain solid relationships and support consistent risk management practices.
• Provide clear and timely reporting to senior leadership on risk profiles, incident updates, and action plans.

About you

• You have at least ten years of operational risk management experience, ideally within financial services, superannuation, or investment management.
• Solid financial, regulatory, and compliance reporting understanding, with expertise in managing finance risks.
• Proven ability to assess risks, manage competing priorities, and develop effective action plans to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain business relationships across the organisation.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing solutions with high attention to detail.
• Deep knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks impacting financial service providers.

Belong at Cbus
We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. We believe that, with diversity of perspectives and experiences, you get better teams and outcomes. We're looking for people of all genders, races, nationalities, orientations and of all abilities to join us.

We're keen to hear from you
If you've read through the requirements of this role and you feel like you haven't fully met the criteria, we would still encourage you to apply. We're aware of accessibility barriers when it comes to applying for a job and we want to help. If you require assistance with your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team via careers@cbussuper.com.au

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Applications Close: 4th October 2024 , interviews may commence earlier
This position is permanent full-time based in Melbourne
All applicants must have working rights in Australia to be considered

Agencies, please note: All Cbus vacancies are managed by our internal Talent Acquisition Team. Should external assistance be required we will reach out to our preferred agency partners, Thank you.

Job ID 4278362