Technology Risk Manager

Company Description

For a winning team that is evolving.  Forward with 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 projects that have 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. As the largest independent payment solution providers, we’ve set the standard for over 50 years. Now, we’re preparing to pioneer the next 50.

Job Description

We are looking for a Technology Risk Manager to join our dynamic technology Risk team and to, champion our risk uplift and support the business.

What is this role about?

The Manager, Technology Risk is responsible for embedding technology risk management frameworks (including cross-divisional monitoring) and day-to-day risk management across Cuscal and within the Technology (ETS) function. 

The role is essential for ensuring technology risks are effectively identified, assessed, managed and monitored within ETS but also across Cuscal.  

Here’s more of what you’ll work on:

• Develop and Enhance Risk Frameworks: Contribute to the creation and continuous improvement of Cuscal-wide technology risk frameworks, policies, and procedures. 
• Embed Risk Practices: Work collaboratively with product domains and corporate functions to embed technology risk management practices into everyday activities, embed controls, and monitor/report on issues.  
• Risk Reporting & Analytics: Prepare and present regular risk reports to senior management and the board, highlighting key risk areas and recommendations. 
• Focus on AI and Emerging Technologies: Stay informed about the latest developments in AI and other emerging technologies to proactively identify potential risks. Support Cuscal teams in rapidly adopting new technologies in a safe and controlled manner.  
• Controls Automation: Drive initiatives to automate technology risk & controls monitoring processes using advanced tools and technologies. 
• Innovation Advocacy: Promote a culture of innovation in risk management practices, encouraging the adoption of new approaches and technologies. 

Qualifications

What can you bring?

• Financial Services Experience: 6+ years of experience in technology risk management within the financial services industry. 
• Risk Frameworks: Strong knowledge of risk management and IT frameworks and standards such as ITIL, ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, and relevant APRA guidelines (CPS234, CPG235, CPS230, CPS220) 

Although not required, any experience in the following would be considered highly desirable:

• Emerging Technologies: Demonstrated experience in managing risks associated with AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies. 
• Proven Change Leader: Prior experiencing leading risk maturity uplift at another organisation within a function, business unit or risk class. 

Additional Information

Why Cuscal? 
We are in the rapidly evolving world of payments, and we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. We support our colleagues with flexible work arrangements through our hybrid model whilst also offering a wide range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health & wellbeing benefits. 
 
Next Step 
If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Let’s explore who you are and what drives you. We’d love to share our vision for the future of payments sector. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. 

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