About the team

The Risk and Compliance (R&C) function has responsibility for enabling the Group to manage the risks associated with their respective area of focus in line with the Group’s risk appetite. In that support, the R&C function will enable the success of the business by instilling a culture of risk management as a core part of how we support our customers and ensure that we have the appropriate processes and practices to meet our compliance obligations. 

About the role

As Operational Risk Manager, reporting to Senior Manager Risk and Compliance, you are a key member of the 1LOD Risk team and responsible for key matters in relations to implementing and managing the risk and compliance framework within your portfolio. This role will work closely with business units within the Customer Enablement Division. 

You’ll get to:

• Perform all task in line with the Risk Management Framework and proactively monitor and asses the risk environment and recommend areas for improvement
• Produce papers for and providing input into the Divisional Operational Risk Committee 
• Facilitating Change Initiative and Business Unit’s RCSAs workshops and/or meetings as per the RCSA procedures
• Promoting a strong risk and compliance culture with stakeholders (through education, support and awareness).
• Collaborate with members of the 1st Line of Defence (1LOD) Risk teams, Centres of Expertise, Group Regulatory Compliance and Group Operational Risk to enhance the further development of a strong risk and compliance culture. 

This a permanent opportunity to be located at one of our corporate offices i.e. Bendigo, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Ipswich, Geelong. Perth etc.  We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement with a requirement you attend the office a minimum 3 days per week. 

About you

To be successful you will have

• Experience in Operational Risk and Compliance (Line 1 or 2) in Banking and Financial Services
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with the ability to support, advise and influence a broad range of stakeholders
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a motivated and adaptable disposition  
• Tertiary qualifications in Banking, Finance or Business-related fields desirable 

How to apply 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online with your CV and cover letter.

Please find enclosed a Position Description:  Operational Risk Manager June 2025.docx

For further information about this opportunity please contact Libby Prouse Senior Recruitment Advisor

libby.prouse@bendigoadelaide.com.au

All internal candidates are required to notify their leader when applying for a new career opportunity and will be asked to acknowledge they have done so upon submission of their application.   

Applications close COB AEST Tuesday 15th July 2025

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.