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Senior Manager, Risk

10/03/2026
10/04/2026
Contract
Sydney office
Shared Services

The Senior Manager, Risk, supports the Head of Risk in the design, delivery and ongoing operation of NobleOak’s Line 2 risk Management function. The role plays a critical delivery and change leadership role in supporting NobleOak’s Board‑approved Risk Uplift Program, with a strong focus on CPS 230 (Operational Risk and Resilience) and Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) implementation, uplift of risk maturity, and strengthening Line 1 risk ownership.

This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity with potential for extension.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

  • Risk Management Framework - Support enhancement and ongoing operation of the Risk Management Framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry practice, and Board expectations.
  • CPS 230 & FAR Uplift - Support delivery of NobleOak’s CPS 230 and FAR uplift, including operational risk and resilience enhancements, accountability mapping, control uplift, incident management improvements, and regulatory readiness activities.
  • Risk Projects & Change Delivery - Lead and contribute to risk‑related projects, including the Risk Uplift Program and CPS 230 initiatives, ensuring delivery and delivered risks are identified, assessed and effectively managed.
  • Incident & Risk Management - Oversee incident management processes, including escalation, investigation, analysis against risk appetite, and reporting. Maintain and enhance the NobleOak Risk Matrix and support effective risk assessment and control evaluation across the business.
  • Audit, Assurance & Control Testing - Support internal and external audits, including management of findings and remediation actions. Conduct targeted control testing and assurance activities to assess control effectiveness and drive improvement.
  • Risk Culture & Capability - Support development and delivery of risk awareness initiatives, tools and training to strengthen Line 1 capability and embed a strong risk culture.
  • Ad‑hoc & Emerging Risk Activities - Support the Head of Risk with emerging regulatory requirements, new business initiatives, thematic reviews, and additional risk and governance activities as required.

Desired Skills and Experience

Capabilities

  • Strong understanding of risk management in regulated financial services environments and complex organisations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the business.
  • Proven project delivery and change management capability.
  • High professional and personal integrity.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Ability to produce and present effective presentations and training sessions.

 

Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • At least 7 years’ experience in a senior risk advisory or risk management role
  • Demonstrated experience supporting executive leadership teams
  • Experience implementing risk, compliance and governance frameworks and systems
  • Insurance industry experience and APRAregulated environment preferred
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