Senior IT Risk Manager (Technology & CPO)

TL;DR

Senior IT Risk Manager (Technology & CPO): Managing and embedding IT risk and compliance within Technology and Chief Product Owner teams for Australia and New Zealand. Focus on operational risk management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement in a hybrid work environment based in Sydney.

Location: Based in Sydney, Australia with hybrid work between office and home

Company

hirify.global is a leading global specialist in food and agribusiness banking, committed to long-term value for clients and employee development.

What you will do

• Act as Risk SME for Technology & CPO teams, fostering a strong risk culture.
• Manage risk profiles, controls, KRIs, and registers aligned with policies and standards.
• Integrate operational risk and compliance frameworks into daily operations.
• Manage audits, incidents, and remediation plans ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Deliver risk reporting to senior leadership and escalate issues to risk forums and regulators.
• Perform risk and materiality assessments aligned with local and global governance requirements.

Requirements

• Must be based in Australia or New Zealand with solid understanding of local regulatory requirements.
• Extensive experience in IT Governance and IT Risk Management within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk principles, IT infrastructure, and software development lifecycle.
• Experience with risk and compliance frameworks including Basel II, Privacy, AML/CTF, and APRA standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model blending office and home.
• Additional wellbeing leave days for work-life balance.
• Education Assistance Program for professional development.
• Parental leave up to 14 weeks paid.
• Bonus leave options and employer-funded insurance benefits.
• Workplace Giving program supporting community contributions.

Hiring process

• Application submission with confirmation email.
• One or more online interviews and possible assessments.
• Offer extended after successful evaluation and legal screening.
• Onboarding and welcome to the team.