Head of Operational Risk - Retail Banking (Line 2)
- Lead second-line oversight of operational and non-financial risk across a designated portfolio.
- Provide independent challenge on risk assessments, controls, risk appetite and framework effectiveness.
- Identify material risks, control weaknesses and emerging themes across end-to-end value chains.
- Market leading & growing company
- Sydney CBD
- $130k + super
Company Overview
A leading Australian financial services organisation is strengthening its senior risk capability across a range of complex business portfolios. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing second-line function and partner with senior leaders to influence risk outcomes across the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Lead second-line oversight of operational and non-financial risk across a designated portfolio.
- Provide independent challenge on risk assessments, controls, risk appetite and framework effectiveness.
- Identify material risks, control weaknesses and emerging themes across end-to-end value chains.
- Challenge remediation plans and monitor whether risk outcomes are sustainably improved.
- Provide clear, commercially grounded risk advice to senior leaders and governance forums.
- Lead and develop risk capability while promoting strong risk culture and sound judgement.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- 15+ years’ experience in financial services with a strong track record in operational and non-financial risk.
- Proven Line 2 risk management experience within the retail banking/financial services space.
- Strong operational and non-financial risk expertise, with an understanding of end-to-end value chains.
- Demonstrated ability to constructively challenge Line 1 and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to translate complex risk issues into clear, practical advice.
- Executive-level communication skills and experience operating within senior governance forums.
Consultant
hazel@bluefinresources.com.au
Reference number: BH-62993
Profession:Risk & ComplianceOperational Risk
Company: Bluefin Resources
Date posted: 30th Sep, 2026
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