Manager, Technology & Cyber Risk and Compliance

MANAGER, TECHNOLOGY & CYBER RISK AND COMPLIANCE – CUSTOMER OPERATIONS – SYDNEY, NSW

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Risk and Compliance Manager based in our Sydney office.

Core responsibilities of the role:

• Technology Risk adviser for projects
• Project Risk Assessments, including review and challenge of project risks and issues
• Support with and coordination of early Triage and Risk Questionnaires
• Project Assessments Checklist tracking and support
• Technology Risk Project Administration

About the role 

• Act as a project risk management adviser to projects , programs and business stakeholders, with a predominant focus on IT and Cyber
• Conduct end-to-end risk support on selected projects and perform delivered and cloud risk assessments across CPMO managed IT and Cyber projects
• Provide analysis of thematic risk and compliance issues arising from assessments, escalating identified issues, incidents, breaches or risks to relevant stakeholders
• Develop templates and tools to support consistent application of risk and compliance frameworks
• Support and advise the business with the development, execution and monitoring of remedial activity for operational/post-go-live IT/Cyber incidents and issues.
• Support, perform and provide insights on risk management, identify actions to be implemented to prevent issues or incidents/losses in the future and support the business to ensure control actions are resolved in a timely manner, prior to go live
• If identified, guide management in developing action plans to address current/emerging business and compliance risks
• Facilitate workshops and training to undertake risk and control assessments, maintaining relevant documents, including cloud playbooks and delivered risk assessment artefacts
• Act as an advisor on relevant technology, cloud and cyber risk matters and in the development of controls or processes to manage project risk and/or risk and compliance, in line with the risk management framework
• Perform regular delivered risk assessments and cloud assessments as well as updates to supporting artefacts and, on a case-by-case basis, project steering committee and APRA submission deliverables
• Support the analysis of risk and compliance information to provide meaningful insight and advice
• Promote positive risk and continuous improvement culture

About you

• Demonstrated experience in a Manager role with expertise in IT & Cyber, across risk management, compliance, internal audit, quality management, or process design.
• Strong technical and cyber understanding, particularly in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Significant experience in audit or risk and compliance management role for a complex, matrixed general insurance and/or financial services organization
• Proven ability to lead managing issues, incidents, and actions, including updating records and reporting data from risk management applications
• Proven analytical and critical thinking capability to interpret a range of data, identify patterns, trends and links that inform judgements and solutions
• Demonstrated technical understanding of design and operating effectiveness of controls
• Highly developed problem solving skills, combined with a curious and creative mind set

Benefits and perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!
• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

About our culture

We care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in an equitable workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations, and abilities are not only welcomed but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work.  We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success and reach their fullest potential.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers