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Bendigoadelaide

Operational Risk Manager

Sydney, New South WalesPosted 16-04-2026

Job description

“It begins at Bendigo Bank”

We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen.

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.

About the Team

The Risk and Compliance (R&C) function has responsibility for enabling the Group to manage risks associated with their respective area of focus, in line with the Group’s risk appetite. In that support, the R&C function will enable the success of the business by instilling a culture of risk management as a core part of how we support our customers and ensure that we have the appropriate processes and practices to meet our compliance obligations.

About the role

As Operational Risk Manage r, reporting to Senior Manager Risk and Compliance, you are a key member of the 1LoA Risk team and responsible for key matters in relations to implementing and managing the risk and compliance framework within your portfolio.

You’ll get to:

  • Produce papers for and providing input into the Divisional Operational Risk Committee
  • Facilitate and deliver Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA) including for change projects, to support effective risk management.
  • Promote a strong risk and compliance culture with stakeholders (through education, support and awareness).
  • Collaborate with members of the 1st Line of Accountability(1LoA) Risk teams, Centres of Expertise, and 2nd line of Accountability stakeholders, including Group Compliance and Group Operational Risk to enhance the further development of a strong risk and compliance culture.

This a permanent opportunity to be located at one of our corporate offices i.e. Bendigo, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Ipswich, Geelong. Perth etc. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement with a requirement you attend the office a minimum 2 days per week.

About you

To be successful you will have

  • Experience in Operational Risk and Compliance (Line 1 or 2) in Banking and Financial Services
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to work independently and also in a collaborative manner with the ability to support, advise and influence a broad range of stakeholders
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a motivated and adaptable disposition
  • Tertiary qualifications in Banking, Finance or Business-related fields desirable

So, why work for us?

You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:

  • Flexibility means different things for different people. Whether it’s hybrid work, flexible hours, a compressed work week, job-sharing or something different, our flexible work options are designed to put people first
  • Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members
  • Opportunities to take your learning to the next level through our corporate university ‘BEN U’ or at an external provider of your choice

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online with your CV and cover letter.

Applications close COB AEST Monday 27th April 2026

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