Risk Manager, Service Model Transformation (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Job Description

Company Description Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholders. Closing date: 10th January 2025 Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies. Rest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlier. Job Description Financial Services - Join an Award-Winning Superannuation Fund Provider. Execute the Risk Management Framework within the Service Model Transformation. 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. Sydney Located - Hybrid Working (Blend of Sydney CBD Office and Home). Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds. We support nearly two million members, with around $86 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome. Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours. We want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply, we want our people to thrive and love the work they do. About the Job The primary purpose of this role is to execute Rest's risk management framework within the Service Model Transformation Program. This role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that might impact the successful delivery and completion of the program, and managing risks introduced into the business as a result of the transformation. The individual will report to the Head of First Line Risk and work closely with the Portfolio Director, project managers, and key business and project stakeholders to ensure that all SMT project streams are executed with a clear understanding of potential risks and that appropriate risk responses are integrated into project planning and execution. Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities Performing 1st Line of Defence risk project delivery and delivering risk assessments on all project streams, ensuring adherence to the Risk Management Framework. Developing risk response strategies to manage identified risks effectively. Performing risk assessments across all project streams, aggregating project risks, and determining the overall impact on the SMT program risk profile. Working closely with project managers to integrate risk management into the project lifecycle and overseeing maintenance of the RAID register. Providing regular reports to the Portfolio Steering Committee on the status of project risks and the effectiveness of mitigation strategies, including escalation of significant risk issues promptly. Ensuring the project risk management activities comply with Rest policies, frameworks, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in accounting, law, economics, business, or equivalent. Membership of professional bodies such as ASFA and the Risk Management Institute of Australia (RMIA) or the Australian Compliance Institute. Required Experience, Understanding or Credentials: At least 5 years’ experience in operational risk, particularly in projects within the Financial Services industry. Good understanding of applicable laws and regulations relevant to the Superannuation industry. Good understanding of project delivery governance principles and assessing project risk. Experience in managing risk across large programs of work (5+ concurrent projects) and prioritising competing deadlines. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including senior management and executive levels. Strong experience in performing risk assessments for projects and/or risk in change and their impacts on the overall risk profile on a roll-up basis. Understanding of risk and compliance management tools, techniques, and best practice methodologies. Additional Information Benefits: Personal and professional development opportunities. Flexible, hybrid working – work to suit your lifestyle (must be based in Australia). Purchase leave scheme and gender-neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave. Super Contribution Continuation for 12 months of parental leave. Meeting free breaks (Rest Stops). Income Protection Insurance. Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest’s values and behaviours). If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members, and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now. Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves, and inspired to do their best. We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences, and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations, and thinking styles. This includes people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks. Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Funds under management as at 30 June 2023. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr