Director Of Risk For Internal Firm Services

Description:

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Clients & Markets

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

Permanent

Sydney/Melbourne - Full Time - Hybrid - Director

• Implement, oversee, and enhance the firm’s Market, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability risk management and governance frameworks
• Collaborate across these three teams, the risk function and senior leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and guide the firm to address related incidents
• Flexible work options - work smarter in a way that suits your lifestyle.

About the Role

The Client & Markets team brings our purpose to life in safeguarding the firm’s reputation by developing and implementing robust risk practices, promoting a culture of accountability and compliance with Firm policies, PwC network standards, and regulatory requirements.The role also covers of responsibility for the Corporate Affairs and Corporate Sustainability functions.

You’ll help solve complex problems by using your skills in:

• Operational risk management
• Communication and presentation skills
• Analytical Skills
• Leading a diverse team

In our team, your impact will be seen by:

Risk Management:

• Implementing a comprehensive risk management framework for Clients & Markets (C&M), Corporate Affairs (CA) and Corporate Sustainability (CS) (developed by Line 2)
• Leading the identification, assessment, and prioritisation of financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks.across C&M, CA and Sustainability.including
• Collaborating with senior leadership and key stakeholders to develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of risk registers, ensuring they are up-to-date and reflect the current risk landscape. Oversee control design and ensure controls are operated in a timely manner. Perform first-line control testing as required
• Conducting regular risk assessment stress testing to evaluate the resilience of functions. Ensure Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Business Continuity (BC) plans are up to date

Compliance & Governance:

• Reporting compliance with relevant laws and regulations, industry standards, PwC Network standards and PwC Australia policies impacting C&M, CA and CS
• Ensuring effective governance practices are in place, including the development and enforcement of policies, procedures, and internal controls, and monthly risk council
• Monitoring and reporting on risk appetite, exposures, control effectiveness, and risk mitigation progress to senior management and relevant committees in the MLT Risk Committee
• Providing risk oversight for high-value or high-risk projects across the three teams

Leadership & Culture:

• Promoting a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement within the risk management framework
• Working with relevant Risk & Ethics teams (Line 2) to deliver training programs to enhance employee awareness of operational and data risks

More About You

• You have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Law, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• You have a strong depth of experience in operational risk management within a professional services firm or financial institution and within a leadership role
• Experience in markets/client service, sustainability or communications is ideal
• You have strong knowledge of operations and/or risk management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices. Specific experience in process mapping, process design, control design and/or data quality management would be an added advantage
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• You have demonstrated leadership experience
• You have sound knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in risk management
• You have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach

About PwC

At PwC, we are a human-led, tech-powered community of solvers. We approach problems with curiosity, collaboration and willingness to challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions in partnership with Australian businesses and not-for-profits. Together, we strive to make a positive impact and drive meaningful change.

That’s where our people come in. Whether you’re just beginning your career or have plenty of experience under your belt, we believe your unique perspective can help us to deliver valued insights that make a real impact. Here, you’ll be surrounded by peers who have your back and leaders who support you, in an environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.

Your benefits

• Flexible working arrangements for how, where and when you work, ensuring you thrive while delivering top results for your team and clients
• More opportunities to connect with loved ones, with the ability to work up to four weeks from anywhere in Australia and select international locations
• Health and lifestyle perks like a wellness credit and discounted memberships
• Gender inclusive 26 weeks paid parental leave
• World-class development opportunities to accelerate your career
• Strong mentors, meaningful work and plenty of networking opportunities
• Dress for your day so you can feel confident and comfortable for whatever your day has in store for you

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We empower our people to use their creativity, authenticity and human differences to be champions of change and challenge our thinking. At PwC, we understand that diverse perspectives are necessary for solving complex problems. We believe that for diversity to truly flourish, it must be nurtured in an inclusive environment. That's why we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued to thrive.

PwC is committed to making our recruitment processes inclusive, so if you need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Jason Taylor is the Recruitment Manager for the role. As the team experiences high volumes of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a timely and fair process for all.

No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching and Feedback, Coaching and Training, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Risk Assessment, Confidential Information Handling, Contract Review, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contractual Risk Monitoring, Contract Writing, Creativity, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Discretion and Business Ethics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 44 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date