Risk SpecialistNew

Job Description

Company Overview
\n A leading higher education institution is seeking an experienced risk leader to take the reins on enterprise risk maturity. Backed by the governing Senate, this role offers genuine ownership of a risk transformation agenda and the mandate to shape how risk is managed across the institution.

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Responsibilities

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• Drive the ongoing uplift of the organisation's risk maturity and Risk Management Framework.
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• Provide strategic risk advice, challenge and assurance across enterprise, operational, financial, compliance and reputational risks.
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• Partner with senior leaders and risk owners to strengthen risk identification, assessment, treatment and reporting.
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• Support risk appetite, governance and reporting processes for senior management and relevant committees.
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• Lead initiatives that strengthen risk culture, capability and risk awareness across the organisation.
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• Drive adoption and effective use of the GRC system, supporting change and continuous improvement.
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What you'll need to succeed

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• 7+ years in risk management, governance or assurance within a large and complex organisation. Big 4 consulting or commercial sector experience highly regarded.
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• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary risk management, control and assurance frameworks and risk transformation projects
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• Confident communicator able to write board papers and facilitate tough conversations
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• Builds trust quickly and influences at senior levels with ease
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• GRC platform experience and/or professional accreditation (RMIA, IIA) a bonus
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