Senior Manager - Enterprise Risk

How will you make an impact?

Are you passionate about making a positive impact to our members dignified retirement? In this role, you will partner with the non-investment and finance related business units to implement the risk and compliance management strategy and execute the Financial Crime program.

The opportunity

• Enable the effective implementation of the Hostplus Risk Management Framework (RMF) across all business areas, to support a rigorous approach for the identification and management of risks in processes.
• Support the design and implementation of controls with First Line Process Owners.
• Contribute to the development of a detailed 2nd line assurance plan in collaboration with the business units.
• Support the ongoing implementation of the Hostplus Risk Culture Roadmap to mature the Hostplus risk culture and awareness.
• Lead, develop and engage the risk team, ensuring that engagement, development and performance plans are in place and actioned.
• Maintain transparent and professional relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, to enable two-way communication, monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Upskill the 1st line of defence to be responsible for their risks and controls, as well as encourage them to promote a desirable risk culture in their teams.
• Oversee the uplift of the Risk GRC system - Archer, including improving functionality and reporting capability to drive data insights. 
• Contribute to the annual Risk Management Declaration process.
• Support business projects and guide decision-making to support risk-based considerations that are consistent with the fund’s RMF and business plan.
• Provide input into the project management framework to continually improve risk management and reporting within projects.
• Effectively challenge the activities and decisions that materially affect the organisation’s risk profile.
• Manage and oversee the development and implementation of an on-going test regime to monitor and report on key controls for risk reporting purposes.
• Support the preparation of reports for Board and Risk and Compliance Committee.
• Drive and oversee the implementation of departmental and other key projects, as required.
• Provide risk expertise and advice to strategic projects and initiatives.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Enterprise Risk & Compliance and Chief Risk Officer.

About you

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

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
• Total Wellness Program, including benefits such as free flu shots, comprehensive EAP support, access to medical experts and wellness related events throughout the year
• 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 1.8 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?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the prompts to make an application.

We have an important duty to our members, all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Check. Applicants must have current and unrestricted work rights in Australia (sponsorship is not available for this role).