Risk Manager

About US

UniSuper is a place where brilliant thinkers and passionate people come together. As one of Australia’s largest super funds, the work you’ll do with us makes a meaningful difference today and tomorrow for our members, the planet and for you.

As a line 1 Risk Manager for Marketing & Growth, you’ll embed UniSuper’s risk management framework within the Marketing & Growth business unit. You’ll ensure risks are identified, assessed, and managed effectively, driving a strong risk-aware culture and supporting operational excellence. You’ll champion risk management practices, deliver operational risk reports, support audit and assurance activities, and collaborate across teams to uplift risk capability and drive outcomes together.

Key responsibilities:

• Champion UniSuper’s risk management framework, policies, and risk appetite measures.
• Develop and maintain risk profiles for Marketing & Growth.
• Coordinate control assurance assessments and track action plans to completion.
• Deliver monthly operational risk reports and execute Line 1 control assurance reviews.
• Support internal audit and assurance activities as required.
• Monitor, track, and report on risk events, breaches, and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with teams across Product, Business Development, Employer Partnerships, Marketing, Digital, and Corporate Social Responsibility to embed risk practices.
• Partner with Line 2 Risk Advisory to strengthen risk management maturity.
• Influence senior leaders to remediate open risks and implement preventative measures.

About you

You will have at least 5 years’ experience in Line 1 (essential) or 2 Risk within banking, financial services, or a relevant sector, with a strong operational risk management background. You’re skilled in controls and process management, and have proven ability to influence and consult with stakeholders at all levels. You’re a critical and analytical thinker, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law, Risk Management, or a relevant discipline are required. 

What US offer

We take a long-term outlook and will invest in our employee's development and training with a personal development plan and yearly funding to support your career goals, as well as these amazing benefits:

• A personal development budget of $1500 to support employees in their professional growth.
• Performance incentive program.
• Mental, physical and financial well-being initiatives.
• 3 days over Christmas and 3 days 'Community and Culture' leave allowing you to celebrate and contribute to things that are important to you outside of work.
• Flexible superannuation – choose up to 17%.
• 20 weeks fully paid Parental Leave.
• We’re passionate about knowledge and sharing it amongst our members and our employees, so believe 60% in office is the best way to collaborate and build relationships with your colleagues whilst offering flexibility.