Head of Operational Risk - Retail Banking (Line 2)

Company Overview
A leading Australian financial services organisation is strengthening its senior risk capability across a range of complex business portfolios. This is an prospect to join a high-performing second-line function and partner with senior leaders to influence risk outcomes across the organisation.

Responsibilities
Lead second-line oversight of operational and non-financial risk across a designated portfolio.
Provide independent challenge on risk assessments, controls, risk appetite and framework effectiveness.
Identify material risks, control weaknesses and emerging themes across end-to-end value chains.
Challenge remediation plans and monitor whether risk outcomes are sustainably improved.
Provide transparent, commercially grounded risk advice to senior leaders and governance forums.
Lead and develop risk capability while promoting strong risk culture and sound judgement.

Company Overview
A leading Australian financial services organisation is strengthening its senior risk capability across a range of complex business portfolios. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing second-line function and partner with senior leaders to influence risk outcomes across the organisation.

Responsibilities




Lead second-line oversight of operational and non-financial risk across a designated portfolio.
Provide independent challenge on risk assessments, controls, risk appetite and framework effectiveness.
Identify material risks, control weaknesses and emerging themes across end-to-end value chains.
Challenge remediation plans and monitor whether risk outcomes are sustainably improved.
Provide clear, commercially grounded risk advice to senior leaders and governance forums.
Lead and develop risk capability while promoting strong risk culture and sound judgement.

What You’ll Need to Succeed
15+ years’ experience in financial services with a strong track record in operational and non-financial risk.
Proven Line 2 risk management experience within the retail banking/financial services space.
Strong operational and non-financial risk expertise, with an understanding of end-to-end value chains.
Demonstrated ability to constructively challenge Line 1 and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong commercial judgement and the ability to translate complex risk issues into explicit, practical advice.
Executive-level communication skills and experience operating within senior governance forums.
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📌 Head Of Operational Risk Retail Banking Line 2 Sydney
🏢 Bluefin Resources Pty
📍 Sydney