Mars Recruitment is partnering with a leading corporate institutional bank in Sydney to find an experienced Operational Risk & Controls Analyst to join a high-performing Risk team. Working closely with senior risk leaders, you will play a key role in supporting the operational risk framework, internal controls, audit management, regulatory compliance and business-wide risk initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the operational risk management framework.

- Assist with the coordination of internal and external audits, reviews and regulatory assessments.

- Monitor operational risk matters and support remediation activities arising from audit findings and control reviews.

- Prepare risk reports, analysis and management information for senior stakeholders and risk committees.

- Assist in the planning and delivery of business-wide projects relating to risk, controls and governance.

- Conduct control testing, risk assessments and targeted reviews across business functions.

- Support the maintenance and communication of policies, procedures and Head Office requirements.

- Build strong relationships across the business to promote effective risk management and control practices.





- Contribute to regulatory compliance activities, including alignment with APRA prudential standards and expectations.

- Assist in identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve operational risk processes.

Key Requirements:

- Experience within Operational Risk, Risk & Compliance, Internal Audit, Controls Assurance, Risk Governance or a related function within banking.

- Understanding of operational risk frameworks, controls, governance and audit processes.

- Knowledge of Australian banking regulations and APRA prudential standards.

- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities with attention to detail.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within deadlines.

- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

- Strong written skills with the ability to prepare transparent and concise reports for senior management.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

- Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, Commerce, Risk Management, Accounting or a related discipline preferred.

For a confidential chat, reach out to Abbey at [email protected]

📌 Risk & Controls Analyst (6-month FTC) (Sydney)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Sydney