Senior Manager, Risk Enablement (Business)

As a key first line risk role, you’ll partner closely with senior business leaders to embed effective risk management across strategy, change, and day‑to‑day operations, translating risk and regulatory expectations into practical, business‑aligned outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Partner with senior stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage key business and operational risks
Provide pragmatic first line risk, control, and compliance advice across business activities, initiatives, and transformation programs
Contribute to risk profiling and control effectiveness activities, including identification of material risks, key controls, and KRIs
Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of controls, ensuring they are embedded and fit‑for‑purpose
Monitor compliance with policies, standards, and regulatory obligations, proactively identifying and escalating emerging risks
Support the management of incidents, issues, and remediation actions, ensuring timely and sustainable resolution
Deliver explicit, concise risk reporting and insights to stakeholders and governance forums
Drive uplift in risk capability, culture, and first line ownership across the business




Contribute to risk governance activities and engagement with second line and assurance teams
Maintain awareness of regulatory expectations and industry best practice, translating these into actionable outcomes

Your Experience
6+ years’ experience in non‑financial risk (operational and/or data risk) within a regulated workplace
Strong understanding of non‑financial risk frameworks, controls, and regulatory obligations
Proven experience assessing controls and partnering with stakeholders to uplift risk maturity
Ability to influence senior stakeholders, balancing effective risk management with commercial outcomes
Familiarity with regulatory requirements across data, technology, and operational risk domains
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to simplify complex risk concepts
A pragmatic, outcomes‑focused approach with sound judgement

This Sydney‑based permanent role requires Australian or Recent Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply.
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📌 Senior Manager, Risk Enablement Business City Of Sydney
🏢 UBank
📍 City of Sydney