Senior Manager - IT Risk and Strategic Enablement
Sydney, NSW, Australia and 1 more
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Job Description
Are you ready to be part of an organisation that values expertise, passion and diversity? At CFS we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom.
Your Team
Reports to the Director – IT Risk and Strategic Enablement within the Information Security Department under the CFS Chief Operating Officer (Transformation, Technology and Operations - TTO). The team's remit expands across the entire CFS Technology environment and the broader CFS business in the delivery of their outcomes within an effective risk culture.
Your Responsibilities
Contribute to Line 1 risk management activities to ensure CFS technology environment and services are effectively risk-controlled and aligned to regulatory compliance requirements. This involves performance of risk assessments, issues and incident management, obligation management KRI monitoring, board and management reporting and regulatory attestation facilitation.
Lead a team of 2 high performers fostering a high-performance culture and empowering specialists to navigate complex risk landscapes.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, promoting a robust risk culture and embedding sound risk behaviours and values across the organisation, tangibly enabled through influencing and informing confident and timely business decision‐making at the operational and senior management level.
Lead risk management activities including incident and issue management, KRI monitoring, risk assessments and regulatory responses.




Drive strategic risk reporting and governance to support Executive and Board‐level decision‐making aligned with Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) principles.
Ensure compliance with APRA standards (CPS/SPS 220, 231, 232, 234, and 230) and manage risks associated with material outsourcing and IT resiliency.
Guide the remediation of control gaps and process weaknesses, ensuring robust risk controls are in place for critical systems and suppliers.
Your Capability and Experience
Proven experience in a similar risk related role.
Demonstrable stakeholder management experience & ability to engage and influence across multiple business and support areas, including cross business unit senior leadership team.
Proven leadership, development and coaching of high performing, agile team members who thrive with autonomy and problem solving and requires their leader to support through understanding of outcomes to be achieved rather than solely output.
Strong foundational understanding of technology, cyber and data governance risk domains and risk‐controls
Deep understanding of operational risk management frameworks and experience in applying conceptual understanding to real‐life scenarios
Familiarity with APRA standards (including SPS/CPS220, 231, 232, 234 and CPS230).
Knowledge and experience in Superannuation/Wealth and Financial Services industry will be an advantage to succeed in the role.
What to Expect
At CFS,



you'll be working among the very best in the wealth management industry. It's an inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success. Other things to look forward to:
Access to CFS Employer Super, which offers an expansive investment menu and flexible insurance solutions
Support with financial services, including discounts on home loans and daily bank accounts through our partnership with a leading financial institution
Access to 24/7 confidential support covering safety, medical and mental health services
Life Leave - 3 days per annum to focus on your wellbeing or celebrate a special event
Exclusive discounts on retail, travel and entertainment
Additional leave day to celebrate your birthday
CFS Culture
At CFS we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential.
Apply today and join us in helping Australians to achieve their financial freedom.
Please note, CFS requires all candidates to have full work rights in Australia.
Where we have preferred candidates, background checks (including Police, Employment, Bankruptcy checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons) will be completed prior to the final preferred candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not preclude the preferred candidate; however, they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role.
This role is based on Gadigal Land (Sydney).
Job Info
Job Identification ****
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 400 George Street, Sydney, NSW, ****, AU
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