Risk Assurance Manager

A little about us

Capricorn is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most dynamic Member-owned organisations. Since 1974, we’ve provided our Members with financial and business solutions to make running a business easier. Our flagship Trade Account offers instant credit with over 1600 Preferred Suppliers, simplified monthly expenses, and a generous rewards program.

We have a strong foundation in the automotive and machinery aftermarkets. Our vibrant community includes over 31,000 Members across Australia and New Zealand, from national franchises to your local family workshop. Last year, Capricorn facilitated nearly $4bn in sales with our Preferred Suppliers.

At Capricorn, we're about more than just products and services. We work hard to ensure that our Members, Suppliers and People feel like they're part of something bigger: a Community which is connected and supported to make a difference, while having some fun along the way!

A little about the role

As Risk Assurance Manager, you will lead the day-to-day implementation of Capricorn’s risk and compliance strategy and frameworks. Providing independent Line 2 oversight and constructive challenge, you will help ensure risk supports sound commercial decision-making across the organisation.

You will oversee Capricorn’s risk profile against Board-approved appetite and tolerance, lead risk and compliance assurance reviews, monitor regulatory change, and provide practical advice on new initiatives, incidents and systemic improvement opportunities. You will also prepare concise Board and executive reporting that highlights key insights and areas for attention.

You will work closely with senior leaders, operational risk colleagues, internal audit and external partners to strengthen risk management practices, improve operational processes and systems, and build risk maturity. .

What’s essential

• 10+ years’ hands-on enterprise risk, compliance or regulatory risk experience, ideally gained in a large, complex organisation or the financial services sector.

• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks, operational risk practices and the three lines of accountability model.

• Demonstrated ability to identify, quantify and clearly raise business risks and areas of non-compliance.

• Experience leading risk and compliance assurance reviews and translating findings into clear insights and improvement priorities.

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify legal, regulatory and policy requirements.

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, provide constructive challenge and maintain effective business partnerships.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and relationship management skills, with high attention to detail.

• Experience leading, coaching and developing professionals, with clear accountability for team outcomes.

Highly regarded

• Experience with governance, risk and compliance systems.

• Experience working with third-party risk system vendors and supporting system improvement.

• Exposure to business continuity management or corporate insurance activities.

• Membership of a relevant industry body.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Commerce or a related field is required.

A little on life at Capricorn

Joining our community is about more than just a job, so here’s what’s in it for you:

• Work flexibility – We're all unique, and so are the ways in which we work. We have Hybrid (2 days working from home) written into our policy.

• Development Opportunities – your success is ours too. We provide training opportunities and development to give you the tools you need to grow.

• Paid parental leave – during life's most important times, we support parents' leave (for both parents) and their transition back to work.

• Get social – our social calendar is full, with a range of different virtual and face-to-face events to keep us connected.

• A place you want to be – from the sweeping city views, coffee on tap and the general buzz of our team, Capricorn is a place you want to be.

• A cherry on top – we've got a heap of benefits that our team actually use, including a fantastic reward and recognition program, wellness program, additional leave purchase and so much more!

• Amazing Benefits – Unlock amazing benefits at Capricorn. We offer all staff free gym membership near the office, discounted private health benefits and all inclusive working from home kits to get you started!

Sound like you’d be a good fit?

If you’re ready to strengthen risk decision-making and assurance across Capricorn, we’d like to hear from you.

For further information, support with your application and details on Capricorn, please visit capricorn.coop/careers