Risk in Change - Senior Manager

• Do you excel at building trusted relationships and influencing senior stakeholders—while still providing clear, independent risk challenge?
• Do you bring a sharp commercial lens and the confidence to provide expert risk guidance that helps steer major transformation programs toward successful, well‑informed outcomes?
• Location: Sydney or Melbourne

Front and centre to all major transformation programs, this role provides independent Line 2 oversight across enterprise-wide change initiatives.

We are seeking an experienced Risk in Change leader to partner with our Strategy & Innovation and Enterprise Services division, ensuring transformation activity is delivered safely, responsibly, and in alignment with regulatory and organisational expectations.

This is a highly visible role working closely with senior executives and project teams, providing expert guidance, constructive challenge, and forward-looking risk insight across complex change programs.

You will:

• Provide strategic Line 2 oversight across major transformation programs
• Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and project teams, leaning in to add value where it matters most
• Review and challenge adherence to the Enterprise Delivery Governance Framework and Risk and Compliance frameworks applied to change initiatives
• Deliver clear, timely executive and Board-level risk insights and escalation of emerging risks
• Conduct targeted assurance reviews and ensure effective remediation of root causes
• Strengthen enterprise risk capability, culture, and adoption of governance frameworks
• Provide proactive guidance, practical solutions, and balanced judgement across competing priorities
• Know when to listen and when to speak up — applying sound judgement in complex environments

About You

• 10+ years’ experience in risk management, operational risk, compliance, internal audit or transformation risk within a large, regulated organisation (financial services highly regarded)
• Demonstrated Line 2 oversight of large-scale, complex change or regulatory programs
• Strong enterprise risk management and regulatory knowledge (e.g. APRA or equivalent frameworks)
• Strong trust and credibility with senior stakeholders and project delivery teams
• Proven ability to manage challenging conversations and provide constructive, independent challenge
• Commercially minded, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills suited to executive and Board audiences
• Demonstrated ability to use judgement, influence decisions, and navigate ambiguity with resilience

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping safe, well-governed enterprise transformation while building strong, trusted partnerships across the business.

To Apply

Read more about why you should join our team https://www.insigniafinancial.com.au/careers/working-with-us/why-join-our-team.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and at a minimum be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

We acknowledge and celebrate the richness that individual differences bring to our team. If you need assistance or an adjustment during the application process, please reach out and let us know.