Manager, Line 1 Risk, Controls Assurance at BOQ Group

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technology Risk, Assurance Reviews, Cyber Security Controls, Risk Posture, Automated Assurance, Risk Management, Regulatory Expectations, Risk Culture, Risk Governance, Remediation Initiatives, IT Controls, Control Gaps, Root Cause Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Risk Frameworks, Independent Challenge

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Role As Manager, Technology Assurance, you will play a critical role in strengthening BOQ’s technology and cyber security risk posture. This role leads the delivery of independent, end‑to‑end assurance reviews across IT and cyber security controls, while also helping to build the foundations of BOQ’s automated assurance strategy. Operating at the intersection of Technology, Risk and the Business, you will provide pragmatic, commercially‑focused insights that support informed decision‑making and proactive risk management. You will work closely with Business Unit leaders, Group Risk (Line 2) and Internal Audit (Line 3), ensuring technology and cyber risks are identified, understood and managed in line with regulatory expectations, industry best practice and BOQ’s internal standards. This role is instrumental in promoting a strong and proactive risk culture across the organisation. You will partner with senior stakeholders to recommend and embed practical improvements to technology and cyber security frameworks, support risk governance and reporting activities, and contribute to the delivery of remediation initiatives under the Group’s Program rQ remedial action plan. About You You are an experienced technology risk and assurance professional with a strong background in IT and cyber security controls, and you thrive in complex, regulated environments. You bring a pragmatic, commercial mindset and are confident providing independent challenge while building trusted relationships across Technology, Risk and the broader business. You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related discipline, and a relevant professional certification such as CISA, CISSP or CRISC. We're looking for someone with experience in technology audit, technology risk or assurance, ideally within financial services or a similarly regulated industry, and a proven track record of designing and delivering independent, end‑to‑end reviews of critical IT and cyber security controls. You are skilled at identifying control gaps, determining root cause, assessing emerging and systemic risks, and translating complex issues into clear, actionable recommendations that drive meaningful improvement. Most importantly, you are passionate about fostering a proactive risk culture and collaborating across the business to strengthen technology and cyber risk outcomes for BOQ. About us BOQ Group is a truly unique group of challenger brands with a purpose – to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees. Our family of brands (Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, BOQ Specialist), each come with their own defined customer audience and brand personality, but share one goal – to build social capital through banking. That’s creating trust with customers, exploring staff potential and believing that tiny gestures and big ideas can change the world for communities. BOQ Group’s inclusive vision is to foster a workspace that values and leverages difference and creates new possibilities, a place where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day. We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve. In 2023, we successfully implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan, driving positive change and promoting inclusivity across BOQ Group. Our perks At BOQ Group, we are passionate about creating an exceptional work environment that nurtures both your professional and personal growth. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to enhance your well-being, provide financial security, and foster a sense of community and inclusion. Here are just some of the fantastic perks you can enjoy as part of our team: Flexible working arrangement - Balance your work and personal life with ease. Discounted financial products - Enjoy exclusive rates on our financial services across the Group. Salary sacrificing options - Maximise your take-home pay with our salary packaging options. Paid parental leave with no minimum requirements - Spend quality time with your new family member without any worries. Purchase additional annual leave - Need more time off? You can buy extra leave days. Discounted private health insurance plan - Take care of your health with our special rates. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access confidential support for personal and professional challenges for you and your family Access to employee network groups - Connect with peers through our First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural, Gender, Early Careers, and accessibility groups. Pride in Diversity membership: We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and actively participate in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Join us and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and community! How to apply To apply for this role, follow the links. BOQ Group is committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. When you apply, you are welcome to tell us the pronouns you use and please let us know any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. If you are successful for a role with BOQ Group, it is a condition of employment that background screening is completed to ensure that the Bank complies with its obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act. These checks may include, but are not limited to identity, verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications, bankruptcy checks. Please no agency applications. Find out why BOQ Group is a great place to work and about our commitment to inclusion. Learn about BOQ Group BOQ Group embraces an inclusive culture where we all belong. Find out more about BOQ Group's Commitment to Inclusion. We're always looking for passionate and talented people to join our growing BOQ Group team! Learn about our recruitment process. The BOQ Group talent team is made up of customer-centric talent professionals with extensive recruitment experience between them. They live and breathe the BOQ way and are dedicated to guiding you along the recruitment process, from start to finish. Meet the BOQ Group Talent Acquisition team. Smaller Bank, Bigger Opportunities. Turn possibilities into reality by kick-starting your career with our BOQ Group Summer Internship program. Learn more about our Summer Internship program.

Responsibilities

This role leads the delivery of independent, end-to-end assurance reviews across IT and cyber security controls while helping to build the foundations of the organization's automated assurance strategy. The manager will provide pragmatic insights to support informed decision-making and proactive risk management by working closely with various stakeholders.