Senior Technology Risk Specialist

About the role

A client of M&T Resources is looking for a Senior Technology Risk Specialist based in Brisbane CBD, working about 3-4 days per week from home. The role supports the management of technology risk across operational activities, projects, change initiatives, third-party arrangements and governance processes, within a first-line risk function. It involves partnering with technology stakeholders to identify, assess, manage and report risks in line with regulatory obligations, risk frameworks and organisational standards.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Technology teams to identify and assess operational and technology risks
• Support risk assessments across projects, technology change initiatives and day-to-day operations
• Monitor risk treatment actions and remediation plans, escalating material risks where required
• Help develop and maintain risk profiles, risk appetite measures and key risk indicators
• Support control design, control assessments and control effectiveness activities
• Assist with incident management, issue remediation and root cause analysis
• Provide risk input into technology projects, transformations and strategic initiatives
• Support third-party and service provider risk assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Prepare governance reporting, risk papers and management updates for senior stakeholders and committees
• Assist with compliance assessments and regulatory obligations related to technology and operational resilience

Required profile

• Experience in Technology Risk, IT Risk, Operational Risk, Governance, Compliance or Assurance environments
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, controls, governance processes and risk reporting
• Experience supporting risk assessments, issue management, incident management and remediation tracking
• Knowledge of project risk, technology change risk or transformation programs
• Experience working with technology stakeholders, delivery teams and senior business leaders
• Exposure to regulated industries such as financial services, banking, insurance, superannuation or utilities is highly regarded
• Understanding of APRA prudential standards including CPS 230 and CPS 234 is advantageous

Desirable skills

• Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
• Operational Resilience and Third Party Risk Management
• IT Controls, Risk in Change, Incident and Problem Management
• Vendor Risk, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Cyber Risk, Regulatory Compliance

The position is advertised as an initial 6-month contract with potential extensions, with attractive market day rates. The employer is recruiting through a recruitment agency, and interested candidates can apply via LinkedIn or contact the agency directly.