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Risk and Controls Enablement Specialist
Heartland Bank LTD. Partner with business leaders and owners to embed Heartland's Risk Management Framework into day-to-day operations .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in operational risk management, compliance, and controls assurance, with a strong focus on evaluating control effectiveness and facilitating risk assessments. Proficient in using Protecht for risk management and capable of delivering clear communication to stakeholders.
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Operational Risk ManagementControl TestingRisk Assessment FacilitationAPRA Prudential RequirementsProtecht Experience
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Hard Skills
Risk IdentificationControl MappingDocumentationRoot-Cause AnalysisControl Effectiveness EvaluationRemediation PlanningIncident ManagementAnalytical SkillsControl Design EvaluationQuality Reviews
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersAutonomous WorkManaging Competing PrioritiesCoaching and Guidance
Tools & Technologies
ProtechtEnterprise Risk Management System
Certifications & Qualifications
Relevant Qualification in BusinessRiskLawFinance
Industry Keywords
BankingFinancial ServicesRisk Management FrameworksRegulatory ObligationsControls Assurance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Partner with business leaders and owners to embed Heartland's Risk Management Framework into day-to-day operations
- Facilitate risk and control self-assessments, including risk identification, control mapping, documentation and follow-up
- Guide business owners in designing, documenting and maintaining effective controls, procedures and evidence requirements
- Plan and perform Line 1 control testing and quality reviews, documenting clear and defensible conclusions
- Evaluate control effectiveness, identify weaknesses and constructively challenge remediation plans
- Guide the assessment and documentation of incidents, breaches, issues and control deficiencies
- Facilitate root-cause analysis and support practical, sustainable remediation plans
- Monitor risk profiles, control performance and remediation activity, escalating material or overdue matters
- Maintain risk, control, obligation, issue and action records in Protecht
- Prepare clear, timely and decision-useful reporting for business leaders and governance forums
- Provide practical coaching and guidance to strengthen risk ownership and capability across Line 1
- Collaborate with Line 2 Risk and Compliance and Internal Audit while maintaining clear lines of accountability
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least five years' experience in operational risk, compliance, controls assurance or a related risk management discipline, ideally within banking or financial services
- Experience facilitating risk and control self-assessments and maintaining business risk profiles
- Strong capability in evaluating control design and effectiveness and performing control testing
- Experience managing incidents, issues, breaches, root-cause analysis and remediation activities
- Sound working knowledge of APRA prudential requirements, risk management frameworks and regulatory obligations applicable to an authorised deposit-taking institution
- Strong analytical skills and ability to identify trends, recurring failures and practical improvement opportunities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including confidence to influence senior stakeholders and explain technical risk matters to non-specialist audiences
- Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver accurate, high-quality outcomes
- Experience using an enterprise risk management system; Protecht experience highly regarded
- A relevant qualification in business, risk, law, finance or a related discipline is preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid working from day one
- Flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, plus super on unpaid parental leave
- Access to an employee discounts platform
- Novated leasing
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Career development and internal opportunities
- Learning and development programs
- Competitive remuneration and incentive opportunities
- Strong values-led and ethical culture
- Paid volunteer day each year
- Confidential SpeakUp and whistleblower protections
- Meaningful work that supports customers and communities
- Employee networks, social committee and team events
- Wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Inclusive and flexible ways of working
- A collaborative environment where everyone belongs