Technology Cyber Risk Manager

Company Description

• Join a team of experts, and be a part of our collaborative culture 
• We value flexibility, and give our people choices to balance work-life commitments 
• Our modern offices are centrally located, with an onsite gym 

 Welcome to TAL. As a leading life insurer, we’ve been protecting Australians for over 150 years. Backed by Dai-ichi Life, we're driven by big ambitions and empowered to create better products and services.  

Together with our Partners, we’re helping millions of Australians live a life filled with choices, options and freedoms. See the direct impact you make delivering support and financial security with care and expertise.  

Grow beyond expectations with diverse roles, global connections and exclusive learning opportunities. Work with passionate, bright and capable colleagues. Feel inspired by supportive leaders. Collaborate with heart, where flexibility, wellbeing and inclusivity is valued. Together, we're reimagining insurance. 

So, bring a curious mind and an ambition to help us become the progressive, digitally-enabled leading insurer. 

Job Description

As the Technology & Cyber Risk Manager, you will deliver timely Risk Management and Compliance analysis to support Technology in achieving business goals while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. You will interact with all levels within Technology, the Risk Office, and both internal and external audit teams. Your role includes leading the execution of the Line 1 Controls Assurance plan, managing the quality of Technology data in the risk management system, and supporting the development of a sound Risk Management and Compliance culture within the organization.

In this role, you will-

• Deliver timely Risk Management and Compliance analysis and advice to specific areas of the organization, ensuring commercial success and full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments on the design and operational effectiveness of Technology’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.
• Manage the monthly Technology Risk Committee, leading discussions on deep dive sessions and insights on risk matters such as incident root-causes.
• Support Technology team members in identifying potential risks and compliance issues associated with their day-to-day business goals, including assisting with the incident and breach reporting process.
• Promote and develop a sound Risk Management and Compliance culture within the organization

Qualifications

• Relevant academic qualifications, e.g. a university degree
• Significant experience (5+years) in a relevant Risk Management and/or Compliance environment or similar
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work as a team member
• Relevant analysis skills
• A sound understanding of the insurance industry
• Familiarity with the relevant Business Unit and TAL-wide procedures, policies and guidelines
• Computer literacy and a good knowledge of relevant software
• Excellent written and verbal skills in order to articulate technical issues associated to work area

Additional Information

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. 

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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