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
Robust 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
Team-oriented, values-driven culture with a strong emphasis on integrity and ethical practice
Market-market-competitive salary package reflective of experience, with clear progression opportunities

📌 Risk Officer Sydney
🏢 Impel Management
📍 Sydney