Enterprise Risk Lead (RS)

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members. We are dedicated to building a high-performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members. 

Your New Role 

In this contract until the end of December 2027 you will be reporting to the Senior Manager, Risk Strategy & Enablement. This is a flexible second line role with two key objectives. The main objective is supporting the leads of a range of risk and compliance initiatives owned by Group Risk within a larger global risk transformation program to help deliver the remaining key milestones within the implementation and embed phases. The second is supporting Group Risk departments by delivering essential business-as-usual activities while subject matter experts are engaged in the program. 

Working across Group Risk (Enterprise Risk, Governance and Risk Advisory, Operational Risk, Enterprise Compliance, and Investments and Liquidity Risk Advisory), you will independently deliver priority work while partnering with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the three lines of accountability. The role offers variety, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to strengthen risk outcomes across the Fund. 

Key duties include but not limited to; 

• Execute key Line 2 business-as-usual activities and initiatives across Group Risk, including policy and standard reviews, risk reporting, risk assessments, controls testing, monitoring, assurance and incident management. 

• Support the implementation and embedment of risk transformation initiatives to embed the revised risk architecture, frameworks, reporting, and obligations management. This will include the use of GRC activities, conducting embed reviews and delivering further training where required.

• Creatively embed change by utilising tools such as AI and engaging colleagues in a way that, builds understanding and supports successful adoption.

• Prepare clear risk reporting for relevant forums, Board and Board committees, including the use and design of PowerBI reports. 

• Present and lead workshops, review risk-related documents and influence stakeholders across Line 1 and Line 2. 

• Build strong stakeholder relationships, contribute to Group Risk priorities and role model the Fund’s values, Members First culture and desired risk culture.  

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What You’ll Need 

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, law or an industry-related field. 

• 6-8+ years’ experience in risk management with a proven track record of success, ideally within financial services or another regulated industry. 

• Hold an accreditation in Risk Management from a recognised body like Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) or Governance Institute of Australia (GIA), or be willing to obtain one after joining AustralianSuper. 

• Demonstrated ability to understand and translate external regulatory requirements to shape business outcomes

• Experience using PowerBI reporting tool is a must.

• Experience using a GRC tool

• Excellent understanding of risk and controls management practices, relevant standards, superannuation processes and controls, and laws and regulations relating to Super and Financial Advice. 

• Hands-on experience across risk assessments, control assessments, incident management, risk appetite, risk monitoring, risk reporting, frameworks, control assurance activities and/or Internal Audit. 

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deliverables. 

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, supported by an innovative, curious and continuous improvement mindset.  

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Life at AustralianSuper 

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you. 

We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know. 

What’s Next 

Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results. 

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Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required. 

Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper’s Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.