Business Analyst - CPS230 - 9-month contract

Sydney Investment Banking Contract or Temporary Global financial services firm is seeking a CPS 230 Business Analyst to work on a Risk and Compliance Project, on an initial 9-month contract . This role is based in Sydney . You will be responsible for supporting 2nd line teams on business-as-usual activities as well as the execution and implementation of remediation actions. You will offer technical advice, interpretation, objective challenge on operational policies, processes, and procedures. Key Responsibilities: • Provide Subject Matter Expert advice and effective second line review and challenge on Risk Management Framework, operational risk mitigation strategies and controls. • Advise on new initiatives and strategies from a risk and compliance perspective. • Manage the delivery of non-financial risk and compliance initiatives when required. • Analyse existing business practices, policies, processes, and procedures to identify where process improvements and enhancements can be made. • Design and implement controls and processes to ensure compliance to obligations. • Support the second line teams with day-to-day activities, including development of risk mitigating strategies and controls. • Contribute to the preparation and enhancement of risk and compliance reporting to relevant governance/business forums with a focus on value add to drive appropriate risk management practices. Required Experience and Qualifications: • 5-7 or more years of experience in risk management within Australia’s financial services / APRA-regulated entities including business partnering roles. • Tertiary qualification in Business, Law, Finance, Risk, or related field. • Prior experience on regulatory change projects with a CPS 220-230 focus would be well regarded. • Practical experience in implementing operational risk management frameworks, systems and tools. • Deep knowledge of internal controls’ governance and oversight across all 3 lines of defence. • Report writing and presentation to a wide range of stakeholders including at an executive or committee level audience. Additional Preferred Skills: • Data Analytics (i.e., Tableau, PowerBI). • Experience in Risk Culture Framework design and implementation. • Exposure to first line/second line/operational roles in in Asset Servicing /Fund Administration/Capital Markets/Cash Payments operations are highly regarded. The successful candidate for this position will receive a high, competitive daily rate on around $900-950, dependent on prior experience. If interested, feel free to apply and one of our recruitment consultants will make a timely response to your application.