Operational Risk Manager

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• Full Time Permanent Position
• Operational Risk Management Focus
• Supportive & Collaborative Team Environment

• Full Time Permanent Role
• Operational Risk Management Focus 
• Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment

Credit Union SA is one of South Australia’s largest credit unions, with nearly 50,000 people trusting us to provide their everyday banking needs from savings accounts to home loans and with $1 Billion in assets, we help South Australians do more with their money. Being customer owned and locally based, Credit Union SA is dedicated to delivering valued and competitive financial services to South Australians and is poised for further growth. 

Reporting to the Senior Manager Risk & Compliance, this role will be directly responsible for developing robust frameworks, processes and systems for identification, management and monitoring of operational risk across the organisation, and support the first and second lines of defence with their ongoing management of Business Continuity requirements. Classified as “Second Line of Defence” within the prudential framework, this role remains independent from other business units within the organisation. 

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not be limited to the following:

• Leading the implementation of key elements of the Credit Union’s operational risk management framework including the update and amendment of key risk-related policies, processes and activities.
• Championing and leading the ongoing embedment of the various business unit Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs) and associated enhancement of the Credit Union’s key control library.
• Act as a key subject matter expert (SME) on the enterprise risk management (ERM) system, and provide direction and support to Line 1 when using this system as/when required, including supporting the Compliance Manager and Senior Manager Risk and Compliance in the successful implementation of an obligation and control library housed within the ERM system.
• Providing direct support to the Senior Manager, Risk and Compliance in the implementation of the Business Continuity Framework, and play an active role in providing support to Line 1 in the maintenance of their business continuity plans.
• Playing an active role in supporting the Senior Manager, Risk and Compliance in leading and implementing any broader risk and compliance management frameworks as and when required.
• Designing and maintaining a robust framework for reviewing, updating and monitoring risk and compliance obligations and controls which will be used by the Risk and Compliance team together with Line 1 to develop and enhance their control assessment procedures.
• Participating in and/or leading regulatory/process change project teams and working groups as required.
• Developing risk training material and delivering this to all staff as required.
• Providing Line 1 ad-hoc support and guidance on their risk and compliance queries.
• Working with the Compliance Manager, provide independent insight into:
- The adequacy of the control self-assessment program undertaken by Line 1;
- Third party supplier governance; and
- Project risk registers and broader project governance matters on request.





The successful candidate will possess significant experience in an operational or enterprise risk role and would also preferably need to have experience in the financial services industry. 

Other attributes the successful candidate will need to possess will include the following: 

• Demonstrated experience in a reporting and policy driven function.
• Detailed knowledge of and the ability to interpret the APRA Prudential Standards CPS220 Risk Management, CPS232 Business Continuity Management, and APS114 Capital Adequacy – Standardised Approach to Operational Risk, and Anti- Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act 2006.
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement the various Australian/International standards relevant to the Credit Union’s operations, including the international standard on risk management ISO 31000.
• Strong understanding of financial services systems and processes.
• High level of interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders across the business.
• Ability to work independently to achieve required results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

The Operational Risk Manager role will have a high level of autonomy and the incumbent will be expected to plan their own work program within corporate objectives and ensure that organisational objectives are met within Board risk appetite.

Suitable formal qualifications for a role in Risk and Compliance are essential for this role as well as a proven and demonstrated track record within a financial institution.

 A tertiary qualification relevant to financial services or related professional discipline would also be desirable.

As an equal opportunity employer, Credit Union SA has created a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contribution of all people. We encourage applications from all suitably experienced individuals.

Applications for this role close 31 July 2018.

For a copy of the position description, please visit our website.

Applications in Microsoft Word or pdf format only should be forwarded to the attention of Lilly Bourlotos, HR Consultant.
Quoting Reference Number: V0110
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