Senior Manager Line 1 Risk Brands & Distribution

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About the Role

As part of BOQ Group’s transformation journey, we are seeking multiple Senior Manager Line 1 Risk professionals to support a wide range of divisions including Technology, Business Banking, Transformation & Operations, Financial Crime Operations, Finance and People & Culture and our central Risk Governance & Analytics team. You will play a fundamental role in our transformation of building a stronger, more resilient bank by supporting the leadership team in facilitating risk management activities within the first line of defence.


As a Senior Manager Line 1 Risk, you’ll be responsible for driving a proactive risk culture across the specific division, enhancing the organisation's ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. You will ensure that risk management frameworks and strategies are effectively integrated into business operations, strengthening the organisation's control environment, improving its risk position, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role also promotes innovative risk management solutions, aligning risk practices with the strategic direction and growth objectives of BOQ Group, overall.


Additionally you’ll be responsible for providing pragmatic risk advice, identifying risks, and supporting the business in removing complexity and driving a reduction in risk. You’ll deliver risk insights that aid management in decision-making, manage and advise on all Risk Management Strategy, supporting frameworks and standards, and deliver risk governance activities.


About you

To thrive in this role, you'll join us with previous leadership experience in complex organisations, ideally within financial services or a related industry. Ideally, you’ll hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Technology, Business, Risk Management, or a related field and/or professional certifications like FRM, PRM, or CPA. For our Technology roles, professional certifications covering ITIL, COBIT, CISA, CRISC, ISO200, PCI/DSS, CGEIT CDPSE, CISSP are also highly desirable. You're recognised as having a passion for driving risk outcomes, uplifting control environments and supporting organisations in enhancing their risk maturity. Experience leading a Risk function in either Technology, Business Banking, Transformation & Operations, Financial Crime Operations, Finance or People & Culture divisions will be highly advantageous.


Your track record in developing and implementing risk management frameworks will be crucial. You'll bring a strong understanding of risk management principles and practices, along with excellent problem-solving skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are key, as well as the ability to lead and inspire a team. Strong organisational and project management skills will also be important.


Working for us is fun and fast-paced, and we are seeking top talent to take us where we want to go. BOQ Group people are easy to spot. They're smart, energetic, full of ideas and passionate about what they do. If this sounds like you and you're looking to join a multi-brand transforming the face of digital banking, then we would love to chat!


About Us

BOQ Group is a truly unique group of challenger brands with a purpose – to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees.

Our family of brands (Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, BOQ Specialist), each come with their own defined customer audience and brand personality, but share one goal – to build social capital through banking. That’s creating trust with customers, exploring staff potential and believing that tiny gestures and big ideas can change the world for communities.

BOQ Group’s inclusive vision is to foster a workspace that values and leverages difference and creates new possibilities, a place where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day. We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve.

Since 2021, BOQ Group is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

In 2023, we successfully implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan, driving positive change and promoting inclusivity across BOQ Group.


Our Benefits

At BOQ Group, we are passionate about creating an exceptional work environment that nurtures both your professional and personal growth. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to enhance your well-being, provide financial security, and foster a sense of community and inclusion. Here are just some of the fantastic perks you can enjoy as part of our team:

Flexible working arrangement - Balance your work and personal life with ease.
Discounted financial products - Enjoy exclusive rates on our financial services across the Group.
Salary sacrificing options - Maximise your take-home pay with our salary packaging options.
Paid parental leave with no minimum requirements - Spend quality time with your new family member without any worries.
Purchase additional annual leave - Need more time off? You can buy extra leave days.
Discounted private health insurance plan - Take care of your health with our special rates.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access confidential support for personal and professional challenges for you and your family
Access to employee network groups - Connect with peers through our First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural, Gender, Early Careers, and accessibility groups.
Pride in Diversity membership: We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and actively participate in the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Join us and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and community!


How to Apply

To apply for this role at #boqgroup #transformation&operations, follow the links or apply via our Careers Page.

BOQ Group is committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. When you apply, you are welcome to tell us the pronouns you use and please let us know any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

If you are successful for a role with BOQ Group, it is a condition of employment that background screening is completed to ensure that the Bank complies with its obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act. These checks may include, but are not limited to: identity, verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications, bankruptcy checks.

Please no agency applications.


Job Reference: BOQ04873