Closing date: 13 January

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.

Group Internal Audit (GIA) plays an important role in Bendigo Bank’s vision to be Australia’s leading customer connected banking group.  An enterprise-wide function GIA teams are split between Financial Risk and Non-Financial Risk, but support work across both teams as required.

The key objectives for the Head of Non-Financial Risk, Internal Audit are:

• As a senior leader within the GIA function, contribute to the overall planning and development of GIA function’s goals and strategies and their achievement.
• Together with the GM, GIA, represent GIA at both Board and Management Committees (notably the Board Audit Committee, Board Risk Committee, Operational Risk Committee, and various other management committees). 
• Direct the provision of assurance across the Group relating to the non-financial risk classes (principally operational risk [including financial crime], technology risk, and strategic risk) focusing on the effectiveness of the observed control environment.
• Direct reviews relating to the non-financial risk classes to provide effective assurance reporting and completion of reporting within required timeframes.
• Manage direct reports and lead staff

Position description:  Head of Non-Financial Risk, Internal Audit Position Description.docx

This is a permanent full-time position based out of Melbourne, Adelaide, Bendigo or Sydney corporate Offices.

We offer flexible work options that put our people first, working in a hybrid model with a minimum local Head Office attendance requirement determined by your Leader, to find a rhythm that works best for you and your team. We believe that coming into the office some of the time is the best way to learn, stay connected and collaborate effectively, especially for key activities like team days, 1:1s, and town halls

What you’ll bring to the role

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated risk management/internal audit experience (greater than 10 years) gained through audit, risk management or consultancy exposure.
• Ability to think broadly and “outside the square” such that issues are effectively addressed while promoting continuous improvement both within the function and in the business 
• Proven ability to lead a team to deliver against challenging deadlines, and develop / mentor other team members 
• Relevant tertiary qualification and memberships
• Extensive experience in non-financial risk management and internal audit management roles within the financial services industry with exposure to several non-financial risk specialist areas as detailed below:

• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Crime
• Service Provider / Third Party
• Transformation
• Conduct
• Data
• Technology, Cyber, Information Security

So, why work for us?

Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.

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.

Still in two minds?

Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don’t tick every box we still want to see your application!

We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you.

Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve.