Manager Data Risk - 1LoA Risk and Compliance Services

“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 Risk and Compliance (R&C) 1LoA function has responsibility for enabling the Group to manage the risks associated with their respective area of focus in, line with the Group’s risk appetite. In that support, the R&C 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 the Manager Data Risk and reporting to the Senior Manager, Risk and Compliance Services you will provide insights supporting the organisational uplift of data risk matters aligned to the Data Risk Framework, Data Management Policy and the Data Risk Appetite Settings.

You will get to:

• Contribute to resilience testing, crisis management, and operational resilience initiatives that have meaningful business impact.


• Facilitate business impact assessments and identify critical business processes and dependencies.


• Coordinate business continuity planning activities and support regular testing exercises.


• Contribute to management reporting, governance committees, regulatory reviews, and audit reviews.


• Support the creation and maintenance of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and Disaster Recovery (DR) protocols for IT, operations, communications, and facilities.


• Build and maintain relationships with key business units and stakeholders and proactively promote and influence building a strong risk culture through education, support and awareness

This is permanent full-time opportunity which can be located at our corporate office in Melbourne, Sydney or Bendigo.

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.

About you

To be successful in the role you will have

• Strong knowledge of CPS 230 and prudential expectations relating to critical operations and Material Service Providers.


• Experience in data analytics, business intelligence, risk analytics, or related disciplines;


• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, including identifying trends, outliers and emerging risks in CPS230 submissions;


• Demonstrated experience working with outsourced operating models and complex supplier environments.


• Excellent problems solving and time management skills with a continuous improvement mindset.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including strong reporting writing skills with the ability to present and share complex information clearly to a broad audience.


• Ability to build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders with strong influencing, negotiation and presentation skills.


• Tertiary qualifications in management, accounting, finance, economics, or related fields desirable

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:

• 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.