A leading European investment bank is seeking a Senior Manager to join its Line 1 Risk function in Sydney.
This is a broad, business-facing leadership role offering close partnership with the front office and senior stakeholders across the bank. You'll play a key role in strengthening the risk and control environment while supporting strategic business initiatives across a diverse range of risk activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the business to provide pragmatic, commercial risk advice.
- Lead product and client risk assessments.
- Drive the implementation of new regulatory requirements.
- Develop policies and procedures for emerging risk areas, including AI governance.
- Produce risk reporting and management information for senior leadership.
- Identify control enhancements and embed effective risk frameworks.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team.
- Build strong relationships across the business and control functions.
About You
You'll be an experienced Line 1 Risk or Business Controls leader with experience gained within banking or capital markets.
You'll bring:
- Strong knowledge of non-financial risk, governance and controls.
- Experience implementing regulatory change.
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and balance commercial outcomes with effective risk management.
- Proven people leadership experience.
- Strong judgement, communication and problem-solving skills.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a well-established European investment bank recognised for its collaborative culture, disciplined approach to risk and long-term client focus. You'll work in a highly visible role with genuine influence, leading a capable team while partnering closely with the business to deliver practical, value-adding risk outcomes.
