Mars Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operational Risk and Control Manager to support the ongoing development and execution of the operational risk management framework within a leading global financial services environment. This role works closely with senior business stakeholders and Line 2 Risk and Compliance teams to ensure strong governance, effective controls, and robust risk management practices across operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business managers to support the delivery of Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), including identifying and assessing risks and developing appropriate action plans
• Assist in evaluating third-party risks and maintaining robust monitoring and mitigation processes
• Carry out operational risk assessments for new initiatives, products, and large-scale projects
• Monitor remediation activities and ensure risk actions are progressed to completion
• Contribute to the development and implementation of effective control frameworks aligned to risk profiles
• Review and challenge first-line controls to ensure they remain effective, consistent, and fit for purpose
• Oversee control issues and ensure appropriate remediation actions are followed through
• Support the timely identification, escalation, investigation, and recording of operational risk incidents
• Prepare reporting and provide insights on risk events to management to support decision-making
• Assist in tracking audit findings and ensuring completion of agreed actions and control improvements
• Support responses to internal/external audit requests, including ISAE-related documentation and evidence
• Contribute to governance reporting and ensure adherence to risk governance frameworks across Securities Services
• Participate in risk committees at both local and regional levels as required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to influence risk outcomes
• Help drive awareness of operational risk across teams through engagement and communication
• Deliver or support training on operational risk and control frameworks for new and existing staff
• Assist in identifying and assessing fraud risk exposures within the business
• Support the development and ongoing enhancement of fraud prevention and detection controls

Key Requirments:

• Tertiary qualification required, ideally CA or CPA qualified (or equivalent)
• 2 - 5 years experience in a First Line Risk role within Financial Services
• Strong understanding of operational risk and control frameworks
• Experience in financial services with exposure to end-to-end processes and associated risks and controls
• Background in internal/external audit or operational risk roles highly regarded
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deliver training and presentations to groups
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

If you are keen to understand more about this opportunity or if it aligns with your background, apply or send your CV to abbey.lynch@marsrecruitment.com.au