Operational Risk & Compliance Specialist

About the role

This permanent position supports the second‑line oversight of non‑financial and operational risks within ANZ's Group Risk function. You will provide structured assistance on risk analysis, coordination, reporting and control‑review activities, helping to surface issues early and drive better outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Support the review of Group Risk assessments, coordinating inputs and identifying gaps for escalation.
• Assist with control reviews by gathering evidence, documenting observations and assessing design and operating effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records of risk and control information to underpin second‑line opinions and assurance activities.
• Update portfolio trackers and registers with version control and evidence standards.
• Prepare risk reporting packs and materials for governance forums, ensuring traceability to source evidence.
• Support consistent application of risk frameworks, policies and standards through documentation and quality checks of first‑line outputs.
• Collate themes, metrics and key messages for senior‑level portfolio insights.
• Coordinate updates and deliverables across matrix reporting lines, escalating conflicts early and documenting decisions.
• Assist audit, assurance and regulatory engagements by compiling evidence, maintaining audit trails and tracking actions.

Required profile

• Experience in operational risk, compliance or related risk‑management functions.
• Ability to analyse risk assessments, identify control gaps and prepare clear documentation.
• Strong organisational skills for maintaining registers, trackers and audit trails.
• Proven capability to support governance reporting and senior‑level risk reviews.
• Familiarity with second‑line oversight processes within a large financial institution.

Required skills