Finance Risk Manager

• Sydney CBD Location
• Flexible Work Hours | Hybrid Model
• Join a Team of Line 1 Risk Professionals
• 12-Month Contract

Why join us?

At TAL, we’re supported to live our best lives. With flexible and blended working options, discounted insurance, and wellbeing initiatives, we know we’re valued. 

You’ll work alongside some of the brightest and most capable colleagues in the industry, with leaders who inspire, support, and include everyone. We foster a culture where everyone belongs. 

Collaborating in person strengthens our social bonds and powers better problem-solving. Together, we face challenges and grow stronger. We connect to include, celebrate, reward, and recognise each other. 

We’re looking for a Risk Manager to join our Finance team on a 12-month contract. This role is all about helping us stay on top of our risk and compliance responsibilities. You’ll work closely with the Head of Business Management to keep our Risk Management Framework running smoothly and make sure we’re meeting our obligations.

Your day-to-day will include leading the Annual Risk and Control Self-Assessment, rolling out the Control Assurance Plan, and managing the Incident and Breach process. You’ll be a trusted advisor to the business, helping teams identify and manage their risks and compliance issues. Plus, you’ll work with stakeholders across the business to understand the risk side of any changes they’re making.

We’re looking for someone who understands risk within financial services, knows how to run assessments and manage incidents, and can communicate clearly with people at all levels. If you’re proactive, organised, and ready to get stuck in, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role you will: 

• Support the Head of Business Management in the establishment and maintenance of Finance's Risk Management Framework.
• Deliver timely Risk Management and/or Compliance analysis and advice to enable the business to be commercially successful and fully compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments on the design and operational effectiveness of Finance's key processes and produce timely control assurance reporting.
• Assist the business in identifying and formulating corrective strategies and implementation plans for key corrective actions and preventative controls.
• Support with the management of monthly Finance Risk Committee meetings including leading discussions and providing insights on risk matters such as Incident root-causes.
• Assisting the Finance team members in identifying the potential risks and compliance issues associated with their day-to-day business goals, including assisting with the incident and breach reporting process.

• Significant experience in a Risk Management and/or Compliance role, ideally supporting a finance and/or actuarial function
• Relevant academic qualification
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work as a team member
• Strong written and verbal skills to clearly communicate technical issues related to the work area
• A sound understanding of the insurance industry, desired

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be: 

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index 
• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change 
• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. 
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you.

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.  

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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