Risk Officer

About the Opportunity

Our client is the Australian branch of a foreign-owned Authorised Deposit-taking Institution (ADI), growing its Sydney presence. They're looking for a Risk Officer to join a small, high-visibility team, with broad exposure across credit, market, liquidity and operational risk, and close involvement with Head Office.

The Role

You'll play a central role in strengthening governance and risk frameworks across the branch's Australian operations, working cross-functionally with business units and Head Office stakeholders to identify, assess and manage risk exposures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing credit, market, liquidity and operational risk exposures across the business
• Monitoring portfolio exposures and higher-risk accounts, and supporting risk appetite/limit monitoring via MIS reporting
• Contributing to risk analysis reporting and control effectiveness reviews
• Providing practical, business-aligned risk and compliance advice to stakeholders
• Assisting with reviews and updates to risk frameworks, policies and procedures
• Helping ensure risk activities align with APRA and ASIC requirements and Head Office standards
• Liaising across risk, compliance and audit functions on regulatory reporting and breach management
• Partnering with IT on risk data, modelling and system reporting

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics or related discipline
• Australian citizen, permanent resident, NZ citizen, or valid Australian work rights
• 1–3+ years' experience in risk and/or compliance within Australian banking or financial services — ADI experience highly regarded
• Experience across credit, market, liquidity and operational risks
• FRM certification or a Diploma/Certificate in Risk Management is an advantage
• Solid understanding of risk frameworks and compliance obligations, including APRA Prudential Standards
• Strong stakeholder management skills, high attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication

Why Apply?

• Join a global financial institution at a pivotal point in its Australian growth story
• Genuine autonomy and the chance to shape risk practices locally
• Collaborative, values-driven culture with a strong emphasis on integrity and ethical practice
• Competitive salary package reflective of experience, with clear progression opportunities