Governance, Risk and Controls Manager

Whizdom ·whizdom.shazamme.com

Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Salary AUD 100 - 110 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Governance, Risk & Controls Manager

  • Sydney, NSW
  • 6-Month Contract
  • Approx. $110 per hour (Inclusive of Super)
We are partnering with a leading consulting organisation to engage an experienced Governance, Risk & Controls Manager to support a major banking transformation program. This role is ideal for a governance professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders to drive risk, controls and delivery oversight.

About the Role

You will lead governance, risk, controls and executive reporting activities across strategic transformation initiatives, ensuring effective decision-making, risk management and stakeholder engagement.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead governance, risk and controls activities across transformation programs.
  • Manage governance forums, steering committees and stakeholder communications.
  • Drive risk and issue management, reporting and escalation
  • Prepare executive reporting including RAG status, risks, issues and dependencies.
  • Support audit, assurance and regulatory activities
Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in Governance, Risk, Controls, PMO or Delivery Management roles
  • Strong banking or financial services background.
  • Experience with governance frameworks, executive reporting and stakeholder management.  
  • Strong risk management and communication skills
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, Power BI, SharePoint and Microsoft Office.
What's on Offer?

  • 6-month contract opportunity.
  • Approx. $110 per hour inclusive of super.
  • Sydney-based engagement.
  • Major banking transformation program.
  • Exposure to senior business, technology and risk stakeholders.
Apply today or contact Katrina Gabriel on 0489 923 756 for a confidential discussion.

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks, which may include ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client-requested checks.



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