See yourself being part of a large, transformational change? This could be the role for you!
At Iress, we make things happen
We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 2,500 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, France, New Zealand and Asia.
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This newly-created Line 1 risk role will work in close partnership with the Wealth Management Leadership Team and wider Wealth business to provide high-quality business risk expertise, support and leadership.
In particular, you will lead the implementation of Iress’ Risk Management Framework at the business unit level, including acting as SME in relation to incident and issue management, controls, current and emerging risks and compliance obligations. This includes supporting the business to design and implement effective controls and day-to-day risk practices, to enable better business outcomes.
You will promote a strong risk culture within to help the business to achieve its strategic objectives. In doing so, you will enjoy partnering with stakeholders and bringing a pragmatic approach to developing a risk-first culture and awareness in day-to-day business decision-making.
Some of the awesome things you’ll be involved with:
Identifying, reporting and managing risks (as business unit SME)
Liaising with Iress’ Line 2 (Group Risk) function to ensure compliance with Group-wide frameworks and policies
Driving business unit uplift and implementation of key programs, including in relation to regulatory change, business continuity and resilience, information and records management, information security, and cyber risk management
Role-modeling best practice risk management culture and capability
What you will bring:
Prior experience in a senior Line 1 risk / controls role, ideally within banking or financial services, or within a professional services advisory capacity, coupled with strong technical knowledge of risk frameworks and terminology
Proven ability in standing up business unit risk management processes (e.g. designing and embedding governance, reporting and monitoring mechanisms, controls design and implementation, issue and incident management) and uplifting overall business-unit risk capability via training, guidance and leadership on risk / compliance management
Previous success in delivering transformation / continuous improvement risk and compliance initiatives
Team player, with strong collaboration, influencing and project management skills
Why work with us?
8 additional paid days per year to extend your weekends
Hybrid working
Generous cash bonus for every successful referral
Annual Profit Share when Iress meets its annual profit targets
Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your children with the transition to school
Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work
3 days’ paid leave per year to participate in charity initiatives
Discounted health insurance premiums
Access to learning and development programs through Udemy
Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated.
Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you!
We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace.
For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/