Senior Manager - Risk Advisory & Assurance @ Australian Payments Plus

At Australian Payments Plus (AP+), we’re shaping world‑class payments systems for Australia — secure, resilient and ready for tomorrow. We operate critical payments and identity infrastructure, connecting banks, financial institutions, retailers, businesses, government agencies and fintechs to make it possible for Australians to pay, get paid and prove their identity every day.

We’re one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose — to unite people and technology to power better experiences. You’ll be encouraged to bring your ideas forward, make a difference through your work and continue growing your career in a collaborative and flexible environment.

Our values — Lead with Heart, Learn for Tomorrow and Live our Legacy — shape how we work and the impact we want to make.

Life @ AP+

At Australian Payments Plus (AP+), we’re shaping world‑class payments systems for Australia — secure, resilient and ready for tomorrow. We operate critical payments and identity infrastructure, connecting banks, financial institutions, retailers, businesses, government agencies and fintechs to make it possible for Australians to pay, get paid and prove their identity every day.

We’re one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose — to unite people and technology to power better experiences. You’ll be encouraged to bring your ideas forward, make a difference through your work and continue growing your career in a collaborative and flexible environment.

Our values — Lead with Heart, Learn for Tomorrow and Live our Legacy — shape how we work and the impact we want to make.

The Role

As our Senior Manager – Risk Advisory & Assurance, you’ll play a key role in strengthening risk management and assurance across AP+, with a particular focus on partnering with our commercial & shared services team.

- Planning and delivering complex risk management and assurance activities across assigned business areas.
- Providing senior specialist advice on risk, controls, assurance findings, remediation and governance.
- Leading formal reviews and assessments across complex and cross-functional areas.




- Assessing compliance with standards and identifying the underlying causes of control weaknesses or non‑compliance.
- Preparing and presenting transparent assurance findings, risk insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Establishing consistent risk management processes, reporting mechanisms and supporting documentation.
- Working with specialists and domain experts to deliver robust, well‑informed assurance outcomes.
- Building strong relationships across the business and supporting the adoption of risk methods, tools and standards.
- Identifying opportunities to continuously improve AP+’s risk, assurance and control environment.

This Role Is Responsible For

- Planning and delivering complex risk management and assurance activities across assigned business areas.
- Providing senior specialist advice on risk, controls, assurance findings, remediation and governance.
- Leading formal reviews and assessments across complex and cross-functional areas.
- Assessing compliance with standards and identifying the underlying causes of control weaknesses or non‑compliance.
- Preparing and presenting clear assurance findings, risk insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Establishing consistent risk management processes, reporting mechanisms and supporting documentation.
- Working with specialists and domain experts to deliver robust, well‑informed assurance outcomes.
- Building strong relationships across the business and supporting the adoption of risk methods, tools and standards.
- Identifying opportunities to continuously improve AP+’s risk, assurance and control environment.

In Order to Be Successful in This Role You’ll Need to Demonstrate:

- Significant experience across risk advisory, assurance, controls testing, internal audit, governance or compliance, ideally within a regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, control assessment and quality assurance.




- Experience planning and conducting complex reviews and translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
- The ability to provide credible, authoritative risk advice and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and navigate complex or competing priorities.
- Experience developing effective risk reporting, measures and supporting governance processes.
- A practical approach to improving methods, tools, controls and assurance practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex risk matters clearly.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in risk, audit, assurance, compliance, business, finance, technology or a related discipline.

If you’re an experienced risk and assurance professional who enjoys working through complex issues, influencing stakeholders and helping organisations strengthen the way they manage risk, we’d love to hear from you.

What happens next

At AP+, we believe in the power of passion, pride and purpose. Our team is driven by a shared mission to make a difference in the world of payments, and we’re proud to work together towards this common goal.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion, so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to ***email_hidden***.

AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies for this role.

Key Responsibilities

- Planning and delivering risk management activities
- Providing specialist advice
- Leading reviews and assessments

Key Strengths

- Risk management frameworks
- Stakeholder management
- Communication skills
- Internal audit experience
- Governance processes
- Practical approach

Why Australian Payments Plus is partnering with Hatch on this role.

Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Australian Payments Plus not with Hatch.

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📌 Senior Manager - Risk Advisory & Assurance @ Australian Payments Plus (Sydney)
🏢 Hatch
📍 Sydney