Senior Manager IT Risk and Compliance

Are you ready to be part of an organisation that values expertise, passion and diversity? At CFS we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom.

Your Team

The Technology Line 1 Risk and Compliance team is part of CFS’s Transformation, Technology and Operations. Reporting to the Director of IT Risk & Compliance, the Senior Manager, IT Risk & Compliance is responsible for leading a team of two.

Your Responsibilities

• Driving a positive risk culture across our stakeholder group 

• Maintaining strong professional expertise in risk management approaches 

• Conducting Technology Risk Assessments (TRA’s) when new technology solutions are introduced or updated into the CFS Technology environment. 

• Conducting Delivered Risk Assessments (Risk in Change) across a wide range of transformation, transition and business growth projects, ensuring effective design of controls for all new and changing processes through the Risk in Change (RiC) framework, and working with Line 1 risk and project stakeholders across CFS to understand the impact to the CFS risk profile from projects. 

• Gathering and analysing risk data (including controls testing results, risk matters arising from Technology Risk Assessment and Delivered Risk Assessments) to identify, process and communicate actionable insights to a wide group of stakeholders. Usage of CoPilot to derive supporting insights is encouraged. 

• Supporting and guiding IT Service Owners and their Service Management teams to remediate process or control weaknesses and gaps. 

• Undertaking reviews of control testing to ensure controls are effectively managing risks and applicable compliance obligations (i.e. CPS 230, CPS 234 and CPG 235).  

Your Capability and Experience

• Strong experience across technology, cyber and/or data risk management, including advisory or assurance roles, with a focus on control environments, issue management, compliance and governance.
• Demonstrated understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes (e.g. incident, problem, change and availability management) within a regulated financial services environment.
• Proven ability to interpret technical artefacts (e.g. solution architectures and design documentation) to identify technology risks and conduct fit‑for‑purpose risk assessments.
• Demonstrated capability to uplift and optimise technology controls through a clear, risk‑based approach, including automation and standardisation.
• Ability to manage and influence a broad range of stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching and developing teams in a risk and compliance environment.
• Familiarity with APRA standards, including CPS/SPS 220, 234 and 230.

What to Expect

At CFS, you'll be working among the very best in the wealth management industry. It's an inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success. Other things to look forward to:

• Additional day for your birthday
• Hybrid working model 
• Access to CFS Employer Super
• Life Leave - 3 days per annum
• Access to Sonder who provides human-powered medical, mental health and safety support through one easy-to-use app enabling you to get support whenever and wherever you need. 
• Access to Corporate rates with BUPA Health Insurance
• Confidential coaching and counselling services supporting life, mind, body, relationships, work and family to assist you in taking charge of your own health and wellbeing

CFS Culture

At CFS we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential. 

Apply today and join us in helping Australians to achieve their financial freedom. 

Please note, CFS requires all candidates to have full work rights in Australia.

Where we have preferred candidates, background checks (including Police, Employment, Bankruptcy checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons) will be completed prior to the final preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not preclude the preferred candidate, however, they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role.

This role is based on Gadigal Land (Sydney).