Data & Ai Risk Manager

At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. This is at the core of who we are, making us a healthcare provider that strives to deliver meaningful change.

The opportunity 

Data and AI play a significant role as a key enabler of our business and our purpose to deliver longer, healthier, happier lives. As we embark on our Digital Transformation journey, effective management of our key Data and AI risks is crucial to ensure the success of our Digital ambition. The Data & AI Risk Manager is a senior Line 2 risk role that supports the Director of Risk – Technology, Data, and Operational Resilience in overseeing and challenging the Bupa APAC Data & AI risk appetite and control environment.

You’ll partner with the broader Data Program, Data Technology, and AI ethics and governance teams to identify and management of data and AI risks, including effective risk governance of strategic programs.

This is a permanent, full-time role and will be based at our Melbourne Exhibition Street offices with flexible hybrid work arrangements available.

How do I help?

The Data & AI Risk Manager plays a key role in supporting the Risk Director to provide independent Line 2 Point of View on the effectiveness management of Data & AI Risks and Governance across BUPA APAC.

In addition, you’ll add value:

• Be a trusted advisor to the business and key stakeholders as subject matter expert (SME) on Data & AI risks, applicable regulatory, policies and standards
• Lead the development of the Data & AI risk profile across the business with clear understanding of the key risks, emerging risks, and risk mitigation strategies
• Develop awareness and education in relation to the Risk Management Framework, facilitate risk workshops in risk identification through to risk mitigations 
• Perform independent assessment of control effectiveness including risk deep-dive on key Data & AI risks 
• Providing oversight of strategic programs to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues that may arise throughout the execution of the program, ensuring minimal impact on project progress and outcomes.

What do I need? 

In the dynamic landscape of today's business world, the key to success lies in the hands of those with a finely tuned skill set. This calls for professionals with practical experience with risk management and a proven track record of skilfully navigating stakeholder communications to construct a robust bridge of trust and understanding with the business is paramount.

In addition, you’ll bring to the role: 

• ISACA (CRISC, CISA, CISM) or RMIA (CPRM) professional certification, in particular data governance. 
• Comprehensive Information Technology Risk Management expertise – the preferred candidate ideally will have a minimum of five years L1, L2 risk or Internal Audit experience assessing risk within AI &/or data in a large complex organisation
• Proficient in delivering engaging presentations to senior management teams raising awareness, and educating on all aspects of a Risk Management Framework
• Previous experience in developing and facilitating risk workshops, stress and scenario tests.

Why work at Bupa? 

We keep our people smiling by helping them improve their lives in and outside of the office. We’re a welcoming lot, no matter who you are or where you’ve come from. We welcome all talents and backgrounds and embrace our differences, so you can bring your true self to work. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally. With a healthy work/life balance, leadership support, reduced private health cover, study leave, volunteering options and a commitment to promoting from within. 

Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance subsidies) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people’s health, wellbeing, and futures.

To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: www.bupa.com.au/careers

Bupa is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equality in recruitment, development, retention, and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged based on their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. 

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.