Risk in Change Manager
- Lead Risk in Change assessments across all programs.
- Identify, prioritise, and mitigate delivery and change risks.
- Advise senior leaders on risk impacts of programs and transformations.
Life @ AP+:
We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose – to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You’ll be encouraged to bring your big ideas forward and make a difference through your work. Taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun, friendships, and flexibility in your daily life.
We’re driven by our core values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We’re ready to help you do it.
The Purpose
Based in Sydney, the Risk in Change Manager position is a 12 month max term contract role that sits within the Line 1 Business Risk Hub and works closely with Group Risk and Business Risk teams to deliver Risk in Change outcomes.
The Risk in Change Specialist leads Risk in Change activities across key initiatives, ensuring strategic, operational, and technological changes are effectively assessed and managed for both delivery and post-implementation risk. The role requires strong experience in risk management, change, and project environments, with a demonstrated ability to lead Risk in Change for complex initiatives and mitigate change-related risks.
As part of a small, flat organisation, this is a hands-on role involving close, day-to-day collaboration across functions to identify and mitigate risks in line with the organisation’s risk appetite and strategy.
Core Accountabilities
Risk in Change
- Lead Risk in Change assessments across all programs.
- Identify, prioritise, and mitigate delivery and change risks.
- Embed risk practices into project and change frameworks.
Advisory & Governance
- Advise senior leaders on risk impacts of programs and transformations.
- Deliver concise risk reporting and recommendations.
- Monitor and adjust mitigation strategies.
Continuous Improvement
- Enhance Risk in Change processes and capability.
- Embed best practice across delivery teams.
Regulatory Engagement
- Support RBA engagement on material changes.
- Review and contribute to regulatory submissions.
Experience and Capability
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in risk management, with strong expertise in a line 1 Risk in Change Manager role.
- Demonstrated success managing complex change initiatives and mitigating delivery risk.
- Experience in technology-enabled programs; payments or financial services experience highly regarded.
- Strong analytical capability, strategic judgement, and attention to detail.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
- Solid working knowledge of risk and change management frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in risk, finance, business, or a related discipline; professional certifications preferred.
- Experience delivering projects with complex dependencies, third-party integration, and regulatory engagement.
We recognise that candidates may not meet every criterion listed. If you believe your experience and capabilities align with this role, we encourage you to apply.
What happens next:
At AP+, we believe in the power of passion, pride, and purpose. Our team is driven by a shared mission to make a difference in the world of payments, and we're proud to work together towards this common goal.
If you’re ready to be a game changer, please submit your application. The Talent Acquisition team will endeavour to review your application and notify you of the outcome within the next two weeks.
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