At Great Southern Bank, we’re committed to helping all Australians own their own home. To deliver on this purpose, we know strong governance and effective risk management are essential.
Great Southern Bank has partnered with a third-party technology and operations service provider, Constantinople, to build a new small business bank (SBB) that delivers innovative digital banking solutions for small business customers. In addition, the Bank has very recently launched an embedded finance model, onboarding distribution partners to collaborate with the bank and Constantinople to distribute financial products through embedded partnerships.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new business model, combining the fast-paced challenges of a start-up with the foundations of one of Australia’s largest member-owned banks.
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Manager Business Controls, to partner with divisional leaders and distribution partners, embedding robust risk and control practices that balance regulatory obligations, commercial priorities, and great customer outcomes.
This position is open to candidates located in Brisbane or Sydney, offering you the flexibility to work from home two days a week.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• Minimum 10 years in financial services with a strong understanding of operational risk and compliance in the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated experience in a Risk and Business Controls function, building and maintaining a robust control framework.
• Solid understanding of effective risk governance and reporting requirements for a financial institution.
• Deep understanding of design and distribution obligations, complaints compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and balancing commercial and regulatory priorities.
• Demonstrated senior stakeholder management experience and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders with professionalism, empathy, and clarity.
• Experience in both Retail Banking and Business Banking highly desirable.

Whatever your role with us, you’ll be part of a force for good. We’re owned by our customers right here in Australia, so our success benefits everyday people and families. Working at Great Southern Bank, you’ll also enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, some examples include:

• Helping you unlock a brighter future by investing in your development and wellbeing, offering you study leave, a day for you and professional wellbeing coaching.
• Benefits that support you and your wellbeing so that you can thrive at work and at home, today and tomorrow. Enjoy access to our wellbeing centre and the flexibility to work from home two days a week.
• Helping you to achieve your financial goals and positively impact your family and community. We offer discounts on a wide range of Great Southern Bank products and services such as savings and transaction accounts, insurance, home loans and more