Senior Associate, Strategic and People Risk Advisory

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues.​ We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members. We are dedicated to building a high-performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members.

Your New Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Senior Manager, Risk Advisory, and will be a key member of the Risk Advisory team within Group Risk (Line 2) and interfaces with colleagues across the Fund.

This is a multifaceted role that is intended to provide necessary Line 2 support and guidance as it relates to the embedment of risk management activities for the Colleagues & Culture and Strategy & Corporate Affairs Domains.

This is a key role, responsible for providing advice, oversight and challenge on risk management practices, working closely with Line 1 colleagues to assist them to identify, assess and manage risks, within the context of the AustralianSuper Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Statement. This role requires significant utilisation of influence and collaboration skills.

Some key duties include but are not limited to;

Provide insights, analysis, with respect of the Fund’s risk profile, based on a thorough technical understanding of risk management, together with knowledge of the business

Provide independent, specialist Line 2 support through oversight and challenge of Line 1 risk management activities

Act as a trusted advisor in relation to risk matters; providing strategic, well thought out advice to ensure that Line 1 effectively manages risk, and in doing so, achieves measurable business and member outcomes

Build and maintain strong relationships at all levels across AustralianSuper and have a strong grasp over business objectives, challenges and risks (current and emerging) to facilitate greater collaboration between Lines 1 and 2 in relation to the management of risk

Contribute both functional expertise and broader leadership and business management ideas, skills, and experience as part of cross-Fund initiatives

Motivate and inspire the team and suppliers by demonstrating commitment to the Fund’s values, decision pillars and leadership principles

Nurture and maintain internal relationships across all levels of the Fund

Ensure relevant legislative and organisational requirements are met; keep up to date on all key changes to relevant regulations.

What You’ll Need

8-10 years’ experience preferably gained in a Financial Services organisations or professional services firms

Excellent understanding of risk and controls management practices including an understanding of relevant standards (ISO and COSO)

Hold an accreditation in Risk Management from a recognised body like Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) or Governance Institute of Australia (GIA), or be willing to obtain one after joining AustralianSuper.

Experience in the completion of risk management activities including risk identification, risk assessments and control assurance activities and / or Internal Auditing experience

Experience in the development and delivery of Line 2 risk management activities

Strong communication skills and ability to engage and influence with a range of stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to understand and translate external regulatory requirements to shape business outcomes.

Life at AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity.  We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What’s Next

Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.

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• please note : this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper’s Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.