Senior Risk Governance Specialist

About the Role Here at BOQ Group we have been busy working behind the scenes building out our Purpose, our Values, and our Strategic Pillars to help us achieve an exciting future-state through the transformation of digital banking. We are strengthening, simplifying, optimising, and digitising, whilst ensuring our foundations are in place. With foundation comes strength, and we are building strong and stable teams to work across our multi-branded business. There is so much opportunity to contribute to our overarching frameworks, contribute to our Risk uplift and be paramount in supporting our transformation into a digital bank.As a Senior Risk Governance Specialist within our Group Risk team, you will be at the forefront of establishing and maintaining a robust risk governance framework. Your responsibilities will include the meticulous maintenance and reporting of the Group Risk Appetite Statement and Divisional Key Risk Indicators, which are crucial for the strategic direction and integrity of our risk management practices.In this role, you will report to the Head of Risk Governance & Reporting and work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders across the BOQ Group. Your collaborative efforts will be key in developing and implementing the Group Risk Appetite Statement and Key Risk Indicators, ensuring they are effectively communicated and understood across the group and its divisions.Your role will also encompass the coordination and preparation of comprehensive papers for the Group Risk Divisional and Executive Risk Committees. You will ensure that these papers accurately reflect the current risk landscape and support the decision-making processes of these committees. About you With a background in governance and reporting within the financial services sector, you’ll bring solid knowledge and understanding of Risk Management practices and Risk Appetite Statements (RAS). We operate in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment so we are seeking a strategic thinker who can think quick on their feet!As a senior specialist you have the proven ability to work with any stakeholder. You also have high attention to detail, strong analytical skills, good communication skills and demonstrated experience in uplifting processes and practices in regard to risk governance and reporting.Other skills and experience we are seeking include: 2+ years in Governance and Reporting4+ years financial services experienceTertiary Qualifications in Commerce, Business or Information Systems or similarProfessional balanced approachSound report writing and presentation skillsAbility to communicate in a clear and unambiguous manner and,Outcome orientated, with a clear understanding of customer requirements Working for us is fun and fast-paced, and we are seeking top talent to take us where we want to go. BOQ Group people are easy to spot. They're smart, energetic, full of ideas and passionate about what they do. If this sounds like you and you're looking to join a multi-brand on the forefront of financial services, we'd love to chat! About Us BOQ Group is a truly unique group of challenger brands with a purpose – to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees.Our family of brands (Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, BOQ Specialist), each come with their own defined customer audience and brand personality, but share one goal – to build social capital through banking. That’s creating trust with customers, exploring staff potential and believing that tiny gestures and big ideas can change the world for communities.BOQ Group’s inclusive vision is to foster a workspace that values and leverages difference and creates new possibilities, a place where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day. We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve.Since , BOQ Group is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).In , we successfully implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan, driving positive change and promoting inclusivity across BOQ Group. Our Perks • Flexible working arrangements• Discounted financial products• Salary sacrificing options• Paid parental leave with no minimum• Purchase annual leave• Discounted private health insurance plan• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Access to employee network groups focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural, Gender, Early Careers and accessibility • BOQ Group is a member of Pride in Diversity and a participating organisation in the Australian Workplace Equality Index