Senior Leader, Risk Assurance

• Shape and lead a new Line 2 Risk Assurance function
• High-impact role partnering with Executives and senior stakeholders
• Hybrid working with flexibility across QLD or SA offices

About the role: 

We’re seeking a strategic and people-focused Risk Assurance leader to step into a leadership role to further establish our Line 2 Risk Assurance function.

As the Senior Leader – Risk Assurance, you’ll design and deliver a forward-thinking assurance strategy that strengthens risk and compliance performance across the bank. This is a unique opportunity to shape how assurance is delivered, influence senior stakeholders, and build a high-performing team.

Specifically, you will: 

• Design and implement a consistent Line 2 assurance framework, including methodologies and processes across all material risk classes.
• Develop and deliver the annual risk-based Line 2 Risk Assurance Plan, ensuring appropriate coverage across key risk areas.
• Lead, coach and develop Risk Assurance specialists, strengthening capability in assurance methodologies and practices.
• Engage with key stakeholders to provide updates on the assurance plan, issue management and emerging risk insights.
• Report assurance outcomes, themes and insights to Executive Management and Board Committees.

About you

You’re a senior Risk Assurance or Internal Audit professional with strong leadership capability and a passion for delivering meaningful assurance outcomes.

Additionally, you’ll bring:

• Significant experience in internal audit or risk assurance, including leadership experience within financial services
• Strong technical knowledge of risk profiling, control effectiveness and assurance methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex issues clearly
• A collaborative and commercially minded approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to team development, continuous improvement and innovation in assurance

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline in addition to professional accreditation such as CA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent in risk or compliance is essential for this role. 

Why you’ll love working with us:

People First Bank – our new brand – says exactly what we’re all about: people. We're committed to supporting and growing our team and creating an outstanding work environment.

You’ll have access to financial and lifestyle benefits to support your success and individuality:

• Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.
• Extend your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia.
• Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities.
• Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones.
• Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and mental health ambassadors’ program.
• Make a difference with paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives.
• Be recognised for your contributions through our peer-driven recognition program.

A bit about People First Bank: 

In March 2023, People’s Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People’s Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank.  We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank.

We have over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contact centre and branches across five states. 

With a vision ‘To deliver positive change through banking’, People First Bank serves members and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We’re big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work.

Apply online now:

If this sounds like you, this could be the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume. 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.