Senior Manager, Finance Risk, Controls & Governance at Cuscal

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Controls Framework, Governance, Audit, Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Financial Services, Regulatory Compliance, Line 1 Risk Capability, Remediation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Forward with Cuscal At Cuscal, our Commercial and Business teams are the backbone of our organisation. From supporting clients and driving growth to ensuring compliance, managing finances, and fostering a positive workplace culture, our people play a vital role in achieving our commercial objectives while staying true to our values. If you’re looking for a role where your skills and ideas make a real impact, join us to help shape the future of payments in Australia. Job Description Your Opportunity As our Senior Manager, Finance Risk, Controls & Governance, you’ll lead the development and uplift of Finance risk, controls and governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while strengthening accountability across the function. This role is critical in building Line 1 risk capability from the ground up within Finance, leveraging enterprise frameworks and embedding them into day-to-day operations. You’ll play a key role in supporting Cuscal’s strategic goals and delivering value to Finance leadership and the broader business. You’ll also make an impact by: Establishing and maintaining Finance risk, control and governance frameworks Building a 12–18 month roadmap to uplift Finance risk and control capability Establishing the Line 1 risk structure within Finance, aligned to enterprise frameworks Capturing, reviewing and interrogating existing controls to improve effectiveness Identifying control gaps and driving remediation across Finance Partnering with stakeholders to embed risk management practices and support regulatory compliance Qualifications What you’ll bring To succeed in this role, you’ll have: Proven experience in risk, controls, governance, audit or compliance roles (7+ years) Experience building or uplifting risk and control frameworks within a business function Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to assess and challenge existing controls Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Bachelor's degree in: Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business, Law Professional certifications: CPA, CA, CIA You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have: Experience establishing Line 1 risk capability or operating models Experience in financial services or an APRA-regulated environment Knowledge of FAR and APRA prudential standards Experience supporting transformation or governance uplift initiatives Additional Information Why Cuscal? At Cuscal, you’ll find a strong, successful company that’s reimagining the future. And our team is right there at the heart of it all. Here, you’ll deliver or support interesting, ground-breaking work that has real impact - on Australia’s financial services sector and the millions of customers it serves. You’ll innovate alongside skilled, smart, connected teams. And you’ll build an impressive, fulfilling career that continues to grow. You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including: Recognition and growth: Celebrate achievements through IGNITE and grow with tailored development opportunities. Wellbeing focus: Access initiatives supporting physical, mental, and financial health, plus discounts via ‘Cuscal Advantage.’ Diversity and inclusion: Join a workplace that values different perspectives and flexible work arrangements. Join us and reimagine the future If you’re excited to join a company that’s shaping the future of how Australia moves money, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and let’s explore who you are, what drives you and how you can contribute to our vision for the future. Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cuscal. Note: Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and uplift of Finance risk, controls, and governance frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance. Establish Line 1 risk structures and build a roadmap to strengthen accountability and operational effectiveness within the Finance function.