Closing date: 19 February

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.

We are on a transformative journey to build a more resilient and future-focused bank. Our Group Risk function is evolving, and we're looking for a curious and driven Senior Manager, Group Operational Risk to be a crucial part of this change.

Reporting to the Head of Group Operational Risk, you will join a team of experts committed to delivering stronger, more balanced risk outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to apply your deep subject matter expertise to enhance our risk frameworks, provide robust oversight, and help embed a contemporary, proactive risk culture across the organisation. If you are passionate about knowing what 'good' looks like and are driven to coach and uplift capability, this is the role for you.

Your Impact: Driving Excellence in Risk Management

As a Senior Manager, Group Operational Risk, you will be a subject matter expert and a key driver of our function's success. You will:

• Enhance the Framework
• Provide Expert Oversight & Challenge
• Uplift Risk Capability: Champion risk management excellence across the business.
• Leverage Data for Insights: Utilise our risk systems and data to generate meaningful, data-driven insights that inform effective oversight and challenge, helping the business make better risk-based decisions.
• Support Strategic Initiatives: Work closely with the Head of Group Operational Risk to execute the strategic vision for the function and provide critical risk expertise and oversight on key projects and change initiatives.

Position description:  Senior Manager Group Operational Risk Position Description.docx

This is a permanent position based out of our Melbourne, Bendigo, Adelaide or Sydney offices.

We offer flexible work options that put our people first, working in a hybrid model model with a minimum local Head Office attendance requirement determined by your Leader and that balances connection and collaboration with the rhythm that works for you.

What you’ll bring to the role

To thrive in this role, you are an accomplished risk professional with a passion for your field and a proactive, curious mindset. We are looking for:

• Deep Operational Risk Expertise: Extensive experience in operational and non-financial risk management within the banking and finance industry, with deep knowledge of risk management frameworks, RCSA, incident management, and issue management.
• Proven 2LoD Experience: A strong track record of success in a second-line-of-defence risk function, with demonstrated ability to provide effective oversight and challenge.
• Analytical & Inquisitive Mindset: A naturally curious and analytical approach, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, actionable insights. You strive to understand the "why" and drive for better outcomes.
• Influential Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and explain complex risk concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Initiative & Change Acumen: A proactive and forward-thinking attitude, with experience in managing change and a commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

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.