Senior Manager, Assurance

• Lead and manage a team to plan and deliver 2nd line targeted risk reviews
• 10 month Max-term opportunity (Hybrid – minimum 40% in the office)
• Melbourne or Sydney office location

The Role

As Senior Manager, Assurance you will drive appropriate assurance across Insignia Financial and manage a team to plan and deliver 2nd line targeted risk reviews.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relevant assurance standards, systems, processes and tools;
• Develop and maintain the the assurance plan;
• Oversee and manage the planning and execution of a portfolio of concurrent assurance reviews within agreed resource and time budgets (including thematic assurance reviews and targeted controls oversight reviews);
• Build and shape the Risk Assurance Team through the development and delivery of internal strategic initiatives and recruitment activities as applicable;
• Lead and manage a team of direct and/or indirect reports, including providing guidance, supervision, coaching and performance management; and drive the development and uplift of capability and engagement across the team;
• Provide assurance SME support through education and other activities to assist relevant 1st and 2nd line colleagues to implement and embed the Assurance Framework;
• Develop the federated approach to work dynamically with our risk management colleagues to maintain the plan and oversight assurance activities across Risk Management
• Prepare reporting for the relevant boards and executive management covering assurance activities, outcomes and insights.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Undergraduate degree in Business/Commerce, Law or relevant subjects;
• Postgraduate studies in Risk, Compliance and/or Finance (well regarded);
• Extensive experience in complex financial services organisations (or other complex regulated industries);
• Demonstrated experience years in risk or assurance roles;
• Expert understanding of Risk Management principles, including risks and controls, and the 3 lines of accountability model;
• Strong understanding of the regulatory system as it applies to complex Australian financial service providers (or other complex regulated industries);
• People leadership experience, including ability to impart knowledge and experience through coaching and mentoring;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and deal with ambiguity;
• Demonstrated ability to make sound commercial and pragmatic decisions with effective outcomes
• Ability to problem solve, and delivery fit for purpose solutions to drive and mature risk practices;
• Demonstrated skill and experience building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including driving behavioural and mindset changes.

Benefits

• Development opportunities at an ASX top 200 company
• A professional, supportive and friendly culture
• A range of corporate and lifestyle benefits

The Business

Insignia Financial is one of Australia’s leading wealth management organisations, undertaking a rapid and exciting transformation. The Insignia Financial group has been helping Australians secure their future since 1846. Over the decades, we have grown substantially to become a leading provider of quality financial services and are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in the ASX top 200 (ASX: IFL).

To Apply

Please submit your resume with a covering letter by clicking on “Apply Now.”

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and at a minimum be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

At Insignia Financial, we have a culture of belonging. We are an ‘every person’ organisation that welcomes and appreciates everyone for who they are. If you need assistance or an adjustment during the application process because of your personal circumstances, please reach out and let us know. We recognise and celebrate the value of individual difference.