Associate, Operational Risk

About the role

Bluefin Resources is seeking an Associate, Operational Risk to join its second-line risk function in Victoria, Australia. The role supports oversight of non-financial and operational risk across a diverse portfolio, helping to identify emerging risks, review control environments, analyse trends and strengthen risk management practices. It suits someone with experience in risk, compliance, audit or assurance who enjoys analytical work and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Support the review and challenge of risk assessments across a broad operational portfolio
• Assist in assessing controls, including documenting observations and reviewing evidence
• Analyse risk data and identify emerging themes, issues and control gaps
• Prepare risk reports, governance papers and management packs for senior stakeholders
• Maintain risk registers, action trackers and supporting documentation
• Support the application of risk frameworks, policies and standards across the business
• Contribute to portfolio-wide risk insights through reporting, trend analysis and key metrics
• Assist with audit, assurance and regulatory engagement activities
• Support governance forums through meeting preparation, action tracking and follow-up
• Work with first and second line stakeholders to promote effective risk management outcomes

Required profile

• Experience in operational risk, risk management, compliance, audit or assurance
• Experience supporting governance forums, committee reporting or management reporting processes
• Ability to build effective relationships across a range of stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret information and identify key risk themes
• Excellent written communication and documentation capabilities
• Attention to detail and a focus on evidence-based assessment
• Exposure to supplier risk, procurement, outsourcing, third-party risk or operational environments is highly regarded