Do work that matters:
The CommSec Governance team supports the execution of CommSec's strategy through proactive governance and risk leadership. We partner with the business to deliver high-quality governance outcomesandsupport executive oversight and decision-making;drive regulatory and policy change consultation and implementation;manage the CommSec license;and coordinate responses to Regulatory and Law Enforcement Agency requests.
See yourself in our Team:
The CommSec ChiefControlsOffice supports Australia’s largest trading platform through prudent risk management and helps power our customer obsession.
The CommSec Governance team plays a critical role in helping the business make well-informed decisions;manage risk within appetite; identify and respond to emerging risks;and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
We're looking for someone with strong judgement, curiosity,and the ability to translate strategic governance objectives into practical risk managementoutcomes You'll be comfortable navigating ambiguity, identifying emerging risks,and influencing stakeholders to deliver positive customer, risk and business outcomes.
On any given day you will:
Lead governance activities supporting senior executive forums and committees, including development of governance artefacts(including Committee papers), reporting and insights that support effective decision-making and transparency of risk outcomes.
Partner with the business to manage risks, compliance obligations and operations within risk appetite, which includes supporting L1 Risk control environment activities (e.g. control design and testing; and issue and incident management).
Lead consultation and implementation onRegulatory change and Group Policy/ Frameworks with internal stakeholders, including L2 Compliance.
Respond to CommSec Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) requests, including ASIC Notices, Subpoenas, Requests for Information (RFIs).
Support the ongoing management of CommSec's licensing obligations, helping ensure regulatory requirements are understood, implemented and effectively managed across the business.
We're interested in hearing from people who have:
Demonstrated experience in risk management, governance, or compliancewithin a regulated industry.Previous experience inseniorexecutive level governance (including Board support) highly regarded.
Strong understanding of governance frameworks,operational risk management,controls, issues and incidents management, and regulatory obligations.
Proven ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at multiple levels, building credibility and driving risk and governance outcomes.
Sound judgement, strong analytical capability and the ability to distil complex information into clear insights, recommendations and actions.
Highly developedwritten and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half their time each month connecting in office. We also have many other flexible working options available including changing start and finish times, part-time arrangements and job share to name a few. Talk to us about how these arrangements might work in the role you’re interested in.
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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