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Location
Sydney
Salary
$200k - $250k + Benefits
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
BH-184562
Contact
Tania Barnard
Contact email
Email Tania
Posted
1 day ago
Are you ready to step into a strategic leadership role in Technology Risk?
Join a high-performing financial services organisation with an enviable reputation. This newly created role will see you shape and lead the Line 2 Technology Risk function, influencing decision-making at the highest levels across the enterprise.

📌 Key Highlights:
Strategic, business-wide mandate
Regular engagement with CIO, COO, and senior leadership
High visibility + people leadership
Based in Sydney (Australian Citizenship required)

🔍 About the Position:
- As the Head of Line 2 Technology Risk, you’ll provide independent oversight and assurance over Line 1 activities across cyber security, IT operations, data governance, and third-party risk.
- Your insights and leadership will directly impact the business’s ability to identify and manage technology risk proactively and strategically.
- Provide independent oversight and challenge of cyber, technology, and data risk activities across Line 1
- Lead and execute Line 2 assurance activities (e.g., thematic reviews, deep dives)
- Advise on design and effectiveness of controls (cyber security, IT operations, data governance, third-party risk)
- Monitor compliance with APRA CPS 234 and drive alignment with CPS 230
- Actively engage with C-suite stakeholders to influence risk-aware decisions
- Drive uplift of risk capability and culture across tech and data domains
- Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of high-performing risk professionals

👤 About You
We're seeking a strategic, curious, and forward-thinking leader who thrives in dynamic environments.
A Risk or Audit background with strong Technology Risk knowledge
OR a technical career path (e.g., Architect, Systems Engineer, Analyst) now moving into—or currently in—Technology Risk (Line 1 or 2)
Professionals at Associate Director or Director level in Consulting or from Professional Services in Technology Risk are also strongly encouraged to apply

What sets you apart:
Strong grasp of regulatory frameworks (CPS 234, CPS 230)
Ability to shift from reactive reporting to proactive, strategic foresight
Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
Adaptive, curious mindset with a passion for excellence

For a confidential discussion, contact Tania Barnard on taniab@ethosbc.com.au or call 0411 018 788.