“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 First Line Risk and Controls 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 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 Senior Risk Consultant and reporting to the Business & Agri (B&A) Credit Risk Lead, you will collaborate with various business units and second line functions to provide support to the Business and Agri division by translating complex information into clear and concise reports to enable better credit risk management decisions. In addition, you will provide advice and feedback on credit risk, policies and business processes.

In particular, your accountabilities include:

• Providing business insights, critical analysis and written advice to support credit strategy and risk appetite.
• Preparing and presenting analysis, insights and papers for risk committees and forums.
• Collaborating with Group Credit Policy and the businesses on credit policy and process changes.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity to be located at one of our corporate offices ideally in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide or Bendigo.

About you

To be successful you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications which include a quantitative component in finance, business, mathematics or a related discipline. Relevant post graduate qualifications are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in credit risk portfolio management.
• In-depth knowledge of credit risk and data analysis of credit portfolios.
• Business banking knowledge and experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present reports in a succinct and clear manner.
• Strong relationship and collaboration skills with the ability to advise, influence and negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience in risk identification and management with a good understanding of prudential, regulatory and compliance frameworks and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with proactive and flexible disposition.

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.  Enclosed is Position Description for this role   Senior Risk Consultant PD April 2026.docx

Applications close COB Thursday 30th April 2026