Operational Risk Assurance Specialist

Salary: Above Award Wages + Performance Based Reviews

Reporting to the Head of Operational Risk, challenge & support 1 st Line business units to minimise the risk of loss whether financial or reputational from the adverse perception of Auswide Bank resulting from failed business processes, people and systems or from external events which may or may not have customer impact.

As part of a dedicated 2 nd Line, you will also identify and assess control objectives for the effective management of operational risks within risk appetite/compliance obligations and monitor remediation of any control gaps, weaknesses and failures to an agreed outcome.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular control test assurance assessments to review, challenge and uplift the effectiveness of 1 st Line controls in relation to all aspects of operational risk including cloud governance, data risk, information security and People – WH&S
• Assess & report on various domain aspects of information security risk for the Bank, including findings and recommendations on control effectiveness
• Ensure risk and assurance outcomes are managed through the Bank’s GRC
• Support operational resilience and ownership of critical business processes by assisting with the implementation of the Bank’s CPS 230 Operational Risk Management Framework
• Monitor operational risk performance and report on key risk indicators

About You

As well as having well developed written & verbal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with key internal & external stakeholders at all levels, you will also need to:

• Possess solid skills and experience in providing information security assurance and risk management services
• Possess knowledge in security standards and frameworks, such as ISO27001, NIST 800-53, Cloud Services, Risk Management, Security & Privacy Controls
• Display a strong capacity to translate regulatory, policy and contractual obligations into business requirements
• Collaborate & work co-operatively with other personnel, both internal and external, to achieve the Bank’s objectives, assigned tasks and duties
• Maintain an effective working relationship with our Information Security Team

About Our Benefits

• (4) weeks annual leave plus (1) Wellness Day per financial quarter for all eligible staff *
• (2) Special Volunteer paid days per year for eligible staff who wish to volunteer and support the community
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and various Health & Wellbeing programs
• Bank Staff Share Plan options and Years of Service Recognition program
• An extensive range of discounts and benefits associated with the Bank’s financial products
• Discounts with various business partners
• A complete range of generously subsidised corporate uniforms

About Auswide Bank

Established in 1966, Auswide Bank’s mission has been to provide a convenient, high-quality alternative to the big banks and to put customers first.

Now more than 55 years on, we continue to help Australians achieve home ownership, create wealth and access banking and financial services – making lives easier.

Through outstanding customer service and quality products, Auswide Bank has achieved a national presence, made possible by mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships, an online lending platform and our network of branches across Queensland. We know it’s the small things that make us different and are proud to offer award winning products, genuine customer service and a Queensland based contact centre.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.

How to apply

This is an exciting opportunity which has become available in our Bundaberg Head Office on Barolin Street. If you are up for a challenge, have a real keen interest in helping people, and desire to build your career with a Trusted Australian Bank – then we encourage you to apply today

The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory background checks including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, ASIC Banned & Disqualified Persons and Employment Verification Checks.