Senior Manager - Enterprise Risk

How will you make an impact?

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for risk management and compliance? Hostplus is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Manager - Enterprise Risk to lead our efforts in implementing and managing our risk and compliance frameworks across the organisation.

The opportunity

As the Senior Manager - Enterprise Risk, you will partner with non-investment and finance-related business units to implement the Hostplus Risk Management Framework (RMF). You will support the design and implementation of controls, contribute to the development of a detailed second-line assurance plan, and lead the ongoing implementation of the Hostplus Risk Culture Roadmap. Your role will involve building and maintaining transparent stakeholder relationships, including regulators, and upskilling the first line of defence to manage their risks and controls effectively.

You will oversee the continued enhancement of the Risk GRC system (Archer), contribute to the annual Risk Management Declaration process, and support business projects by providing risk-based guidance. Additionally, you will monitor the external environment to get early sight of emerging risks and provide detailed guidance on controls required to mitigate against them. and prepare reports for the Board and Risk and Compliance Committee.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enable the effective implementation of the Hostplus RMF across all business areas to support rigorous risk identification and management.
• Support the design and implementation of controls with first-line process owners.
• Contribute to the development of a detailed second-line assurance plan in collaboration with business units.
• Support the ongoing implementation of the Hostplus Risk Culture Roadmap to mature risk culture and awareness.
• Lead, develop, and engage the risk team, ensuring engagement, development, and performance plans are actioned.
• Maintain transparent and professional relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, to enable two-way communication and continuous improvement.
• Upskill the first line of defence to manage their risks and controls and promote a desirable risk culture.
• R Oversee the uplift of the Risk GRC system (Archer), improving functionality and reporting capability to drive data insights.
• Contribute to the annual Risk Management Declaration process.
• Provide risk expertise and advice to strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring risk-based considerations are integrated into decision-making.

About you

• 5+ years in risk management with strong operational risk management knowledge and experience.
• Experience in dealing with regulatory bodies (ASIC, APRA).
• Effective understanding of CPS/SPS 220 and its commercial application.
• Demonstrated practical experience in the implementation, ongoing monitoring, and reporting of risk programs.
• Ability to liaise with and manage external vendors.
• Tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline.

What can we offer you?

Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

• Hybrid and flexible work environment
• 15% superannuation
• Additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year
• Additional 5 days paid “flex leave”, so that you can take time out when you need it
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• 3 days community service leave
• 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave
• Access to long service leave at 5 years
• Access to subsidised financial advice
• Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth

Just to name a few!

About us

At Hostplus, we passionately provide around 2 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will make a difference, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. We celebrate diversity and believe that different backgrounds and experiences enrich our relationships and bring meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and if you require any adjustments made during the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to us at talent@hostplus.com.au and to let us know how we can support.

How do I apply?

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