Senior Manager, Business Risk at Australian Payments Plus

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Expertise, Risk Leadership, Payments Experience, Specialist Risk Knowledge, Risk Assessment & Mitigation, Frameworks & Processes, Advisory & Expertise, Tools & Measurement, Continuous Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Financial Services

Description

The Game Changers: Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is here to shape the future of payments for Australia. We aim to deliver more innovation to Australia’s payments ecosystem, for the collective benefit of Australian businesses, government and consumers. Our solutions include Australia’s domestic debit network, real-time, data rich payments infrastructure, secure bill payments, digital identity verification, QR payments and experiences and open wallet solutions. It’s a new chapter with more possibilities. Life @ AP+: We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose – to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You’ll be encouraged to bring your big ideas forward and make a difference through your work. Taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun, friendships, and flexibility in your daily life. We’re driven by our core values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We’re ready to help you do it. The Purpose: As the Senior Manager, Business Risk, the purpose of this role is to play a key function in overseeing and managing the first line of defence in risk management within the organisation. This role will focus on supporting our payments products and involve leading risk assessment efforts, supporting mitigation actions, ensuring that operational risks are effectively managed, and collaborating closely with business units to integrate risk management practices into their daily operations. The core accountabilities of the role will include: Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and manage operational risks. Monitor and report key risk indicators, issues, and mitigation strategies to senior management. Lead and coordinate risk assessment activities, ensuring effective controls are implemented. Collaborate with business leaders to develop and execute tailored mitigation plans. Perform controls assurance, address control gaps, and strengthen risk frameworks. Maintain risk registers and documentation to ensure compliance and governance. Prepare risk reports, communicate with stakeholders, and track emerging risk trends. The capabilities needed to be successful for this role are: Risk Expertise – Qualified in risk management or related discipline, with professional certification preferred. Risk Leadership – 7+ years’ experience in risk management, including senior roles in first/second line or audit, with expertise in complex organisational environments. Payments Experience – Prior experience in the payments industry covering payments products and scheme management Specialist Risk Knowledge – Strong understanding of risk frameworks, controls, and industry best practices, with desirable expertise in technology, payments, and financial services. Risk Assessment & Mitigation – Skilled in identifying risks, implementing controls, and delivering effective mitigation strategies across functions, projects, and programmes. Frameworks & Processes – Designs, implements, and improves risk and quality management processes, standards, and reporting to ensure organisational consistency and compliance. Advisory & Expertise – Provides authoritative advice, guidance, and thought leadership, maintaining expert-level knowledge in key specialisms. Tools & Measurement – Proficient in risk systems, tools, and data measurement techniques to support robust monitoring and reporting. Continuous Improvement – Reviews and enhances practices, tools, and methods to strengthen organisational risk maturity. Stakeholder Engagement – Builds strong relationships, executes engagement plans, and leverages feedback to align risk practices with business needs. What happens next: At AP+, we believe in the power of passion, pride, and purpose.¬ Our team is driven by a shared mission to make a difference in the world of payments, and we're proud to work together towards this common goal. If you’re ready to be a game changer, please submit your application. The Talent Acquisition team will endeavour to review your application and notify you of the outcome within the next two weeks. We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to recruitment@auspayplus.com.au We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process. AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies for this role.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Business Risk will oversee and manage the first line of defence in risk management within the organization. This includes conducting risk assessments, monitoring key risk indicators, and collaborating with business units to integrate risk management practices.