Manager, Risk & Data Insights at Colonial First State

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Modelling, Data Visualisation, Risk Management, Financial Services Knowledge, Stakeholder Management, Low Code Application Development, Risk Reporting, Advanced Analytics, Governance, Compliance Maturity, Strategic Planning, Automation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Are you ready to be part of an organisation that values expertise, passion and diversity? At CFS we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom. Your Team The Senior Manager, Data and Risk Insights lead the design and delivery of reporting and analytics tools that provide timely, actionable insights to reduce organisational risk and strengthen governance. As part of the Risk Transformation team, this role partners with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation to influence strategic decisions, embed data-driven practices, and uplift compliance maturity through the effective use of data. By leveraging advanced analytics and visualisation, the role supports risk transformation, fosters transparency, and drives continuous improvement to enable sustainable governance and better business outcomes. This role reports into the Executive Director of Risk Transformation. Your Responsibilities * Lead the development and delivery of risk insights and analytics, enabling proactive risk management and informed decision-making across the organisation. * Design and maintain robust risk reporting frameworks, ensuring data integrity, timeliness, and compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. * Provide strategic advice and data-driven insights to senior leaders, identifying emerging risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement. * Drive continuous improvement in risk reporting and analytics, leveraging automation, visualisation tools, and innovative technologies to enhance efficiency and clarity. * Collaborate with stakeholders and lead a high-performing team, embedding risk insights into governance and strategic planning while fostering a strong compliance culture. Your Capability and Experience * Extensive experience in data modelling, development, visualisation, and producing actionable insights, with strong analytical capability to interpret complex risk data. * Deep understanding of financial services, superannuation and investment value chains, integrated business models, and their application to risk management. * Proficient in using reporting tools and visualisation platforms to clearly communicate risk trends and support strategic decision-making. * Skilled in influencing and advising senior stakeholders, embedding risk insights into business strategy, and fostering collaboration across functions. * Committed to innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging technology and AI to enhance risk and compliance practices. * Experience in developing “low code” business applications to drive process efficiencies and more consistent data capture. What to Expect At CFS, you'll be working among the very best in the wealth management industry. It's an inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success. Other things to look forward to: * Additional day for your birthday * Hybrid working model * Access to CFS Employer Super * Life Leave - 3 days per annum * Access to Sonder who provides human-powered medical, mental health and safety support through one easy-to-use app enabling you to get support whenever and wherever you need. * Access to Corporate rates with BUPA Health Insurance * Confidential coaching and counselling services supporting life, mind, body, relationships, work and family to assist you in taking charge of your own health and wellbeing CFS Culture At CFS we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential. Apply today and join us in helping Australians to achieve their financial freedom. Please note, CFS requires all candidates to have full work rights in Australia. Where we have preferred candidates, background checks (including Police, Employment, Bankruptcy checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons) will be completed prior to the final preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not preclude the preferred candidate, however, they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role. This role is based on Gadigal Land (Sydney).

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of risk reporting and analytics tools to provide actionable insights for organizational risk reduction. Partner with senior leaders to influence strategic decisions and uplift compliance maturity through data-driven practices.