MARS PARTNERSHIP PTY. LTD. - Sydney CBD NSW

$120,000 - $130,000 a year

Contract

2mo ago , from MARS PARTNERSHIP PTY. LTD.

Mars Recruitment is partnering with a leading global financial institution to find a Risk & Controls Lead to strengthen operational risk governance, uplift internal controls, and support audit and assurance activities on a 6-month contract basis. This is an ideal opportunity for an internal audit or operational risk professional who thrives in a structured, regulated setting and enjoys hands-on ownership of controls, policies, testing and assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Draft and review operational risk documentation, including issues, controls, obligations and audit methodologies.
- Coordinate implementation of mandatory head office procedures across business units.
- Manage updates to internal operating procedures, ensuring accuracy, approvals and timely communication.
- Conduct regular and ad-­hoc operational risk checks, investigations, control testing and analysis.
- Prepare high-quality reporting for senior management, committees and head office (CSA, KRI, outsourcing and audit-related reports).
- Support targeted reviews, internal/external audit activities and operational risk uplift initiatives.




- Assist with project management tasks and branch-level risk governance activities.
- Act as a coordination point for the Risk Control Department, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery.

Key Requirements:

- 5+ years of Operational Risk or Internal Audit experience within banking or financial services.
- Experience in corporate banking or Big 4 advisory environment, with exposure to controls, assurance or operational risk uplift.
- Robust understanding of APRA prudential requirements and regulated financial services environments.
- Excellent reporting, analysis and presentation capability.
- High proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with workflow systems.
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrated time management, organisation and ability to deliver consistently to deadlines.
- High level of accountability, ownership and follow-through.
- Analytical mindset, sound judgement and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information, reach out to Abbey at Mars Recruitment- ***@marsrecruitment.com.au

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📌 Risk & Control Lead (Sydney)
🏢 MARS PARTNERSHIP
📍 Sydney