Beyond Bank Australia
Technology Risk & Assurance Manager
Beyond Bank AustraliaAustralia3 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyFinance
  • National Position
  • Full-time (75 hours per fortnight)
  • Hybrid work arrangements

Be part of Beyond Bank-a bank that is for and with you.

We are one of Australia's largest, 100% customer-owned mutual banks with a credit union heritage. With more than 300,000 customers and more than 50 branches across five states, we are working hard to be the best relationship bank for customers and communities in Australia. When you join Beyond Bank, you will work for a B Corp and be part of a friendly, inclusive and supportive environment where you can continue progressing, no matter what stage of your career you are at.

Our values of: customer obsessed; empowering communities; right things, right way; shared ambition; and championing sustainability are integral to all that we do and are the standards to which we hold ourselves.



Job Description

Join Beyond Bank Australia as our next Technology Risk & Assurance Manager and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our digital future. Reporting to the Head of Risk, you’ll be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the bank’s technology risk framework, with a strong focus on cyber and third-party risk management.

As a key member of the Group Risk team, you will:

  • Provide independent oversight and challenge to the management of technology risks, ensuring alignment with APRA CPS 234 and CPS 230 requirements.
  • Advise executive and senior leadership on the effectiveness of technology risk controls and mitigation strategies.
  • Drive continuous improvement in security controls, incident readiness, third-party risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Foster a strong risk-aware culture across the organisation, working closely with IT and business teams to embed technology risk considerations into planning and operations.
  • Lead the development and ongoing enhancement of the technology risk management framework, ensuring it supports the bank’s strategic objectives and protects customer data.
  • Oversee assurance activities, including control testing, compliance assessments, and maturity reviews against leading frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF).
  • Support regulatory engagements, audits, and reporting obligations, and coordinate responses to information security incidents.

This is a high-impact role for a strategic leader who thrives in a collaborative, values-driven environment and is passionate about making a difference for customers and communities.



Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity and risk frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT) and their application within enterprise risk management.
  • Working knowledge of technology environments and associated risks, including cloud platforms, APIs, infrastructure, and SaaS.
  • Deep understanding of APRA Prudential Standards CPS 234 (Information Security) and CPS 230 (Operational Risk Management), with hands-on experience implementing or overseeing compliance programs.
  • Advanced skills in risk assessment, regulatory interpretation, and the ability to translate complex requirements into effective policies and controls.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels

Desirable:

  • Proven experience in financial services, with a track record in cyber or IT risk management at a managerial level.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
  • Experience working with internal and external auditors, regulators, and third-party vendors.



Other Details:

  • Strategic leadership and problem-solving abilities, especially under pressure.
  • Flexibility to work outside standard hours and undertake occasional travel as required.

Additional Information

See yourself in our team

You will be joining a dynamic Technology team who work together to provide high quality technology solutions for our people, customers and community. These solutions protect, create and return value and enable financial wellbeing. You will have opportunities to work closely with and learn from different teams across the business, working in partnership to tackle interesting and complex challenges. Join us if you're passionate about transforming the way we deliver change at Beyond Bank.

Why work for Beyond Bank?

We welcome candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for our roles.



Beyond Bank is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, or modifications for accessibility to our locations, please contact us at [email protected]

There are even more benefits:

  • Additional 3 paid work-life balance days to boost your annual leave
  • Paid community volunteer days to support community organisations across Australia
  • Access to employee discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee and family assistance, plus more
  • A flexible and diverse working environment
  • Career development opportunities, training and coaching

By joining Beyond Bank, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who will support and encourage you to achieve your full potential. If you are passionate about people and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.



What does our recruitment process look like?

The process can include a phone screen, video interview, virtual or face-to-face interview, psychometric testing, and all relevant background checking. Some positions may require undergoing 4 weeks of mandatory full training.

Apply Now!

To find out more about Beyond Bank visit beyondbank.com.au or for more information contact [email protected]

As a Certified B Corp, we use our business as a force for good.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing this recruitment process internally and do not require agency support at this time.

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

By applying for this opportunity you are providing consent for Beyond Bank Australia to conduct all pre-employment screening checks (APRA, ASIC, Bankruptcy, National Criminal History Check, VEVO, Adverse Media Check and Reference Checks) at the expense of Beyond Bank Australia.

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