Senior Risk

Senior Risk & Governance Specialist - Technology Location: SYDNEY, NSW, AU, 2000 HOBART, TAS, AU, 7000 BRISBANE, QLD, AU, 4000 ADELAIDE, SA, AU, 5000 PERTH, WA, AU, 6000 MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3008 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Please note our offices will be closed from 24 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. As we approach the holiday period, there may be delays in response times and the Talent Acquisition team will begin reviewing applications from 5 January 2026. Thank you for your patience. Own the risk game. Put your stamp on AI and data governance The opportunity to join our team We’re looking for a first‑line technology risk senior specialist to partner with our Data Automation & AI business unit and to ensure innovation moves swiftly and responsibly. If you thrive on solving complex problems, building trusted relationships, and turning ambiguity into clear, actionable controls, this role is for you. As we scale data and AI across the enterprise, your mission is to embed practical, business‑aligned risk and governance, from data lifecycle and privacy to AI transparency and control testing, so teams can deliver responsibly and confidently. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, understand their priorities, and help them navigate incidents, issues, and controls with clarity and confidence. This is your chance to shape how we build and scale responsible AI and data practices, collaborate with experts in privacy, governance, and control testing, and make a big impact in a fast‑moving environment. You’ll join an enthusiastic, supportive team with a strong culture, enjoy autonomy to shape the role and make it your own, and work across the entire enterprise for huge exposure and influence. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor, influence frameworks, and leave your mark. Key Responsibilities Advise on data risk and technology governance controls aligned to frameworks and regulations (APRA CPS 230/234, CPG 235) Implement risk uplift programs and embed data governance practices across Technology Assess and monitor risks for data‑driven and AI‑enabled initiatives; manage incidents and issues Establish and advise on AI governance frameworks, transparency, and emerging regulations Develop key risk indicators and metrics for AI and data risks Mentor junior team members and collaborate with privacy, technology governance, and control testing teams What you will bring Proven risk/compliance experience in 1st line technology risk (financial services preferred) Strong knowledge of APRA requirements and data governance frameworks Experience with data lifecycle management, retention, and quality controls Ability to analyse complex data/AI risk scenarios and provide actionable recommendations Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including board‑level reporting Interest in AI, automation, and bots; ability to work autonomously and in a team Find the better way What gets us excited about working here? Helping people feel good about their money as one of Australia’s leading financial wellbeing organisations. From those starting out to those retiring. As your team, we’ll show up for you and together we will create financial wellbeing for every Australian. Because we know people who are confident about their financial future live better lives. If this sounds like your kind of career, you sound like our kind of person. With us, you’ll do work that builds your technical know‑how and challenges our entire industry to move forward. Along the way, you’ll be free to explore new ideas and technology, solve problems in a team, and independently to get great things done. Around here, we like to call it 'putting our fingerprints on the future'. People‑inspired tech Deep expertise combined with creativity can take on the trickiest of problems. Join our team of brilliant minds and mentors as we explore our way to innovation and apply technology in more human ways than ever. To Apply Read more here about why you should join our team. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and at a minimum be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment. Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time. We acknowledge and celebrate the richness that individual differences bring to our team. If you need assistance or an adjustment during the application process, please reach out and let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr