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Risk Manager @ carsales

Melbourne, VIC, auOnsiteFull-timePosted 25 days ago

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About this role

What you’ll be doing

As a Risk Manager, you'll be responsible for supporting key leaders across our global business to manage key risks. You'll work closely with the Global Head of Risk & Audit and play a key role in shaping the risk management function across the CAR Group.

You'll

Maintain and continuously improve the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework, ensuring it reflects changes in the business environment and emerging risk trends.Facilitate risk workshops across our global business and support in the identification and assessment of strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks across the organisation.Maintain the enterprise risk register, ensuring risks are accurately documented, categorised, and rated. Monitor risk status, track risk owners' progress on mitigation actions, and escalate material risks as required.Develop and deliver regular risk reports to the Executive Leadership Team, Risk Committees, and Board. Provide meaningful insights on risk trends, emerging risks, and the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies. Drive efficiencies through the use of automation and AI to support in the monitoring and reporting of risk data points and insights.Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to support crisis management initiatives.Champion a proactive risk culture across the organisation by developing training programs, communications, and tools that enhance risk awareness and embed risk thinking into everyday business decisions.Continuously scan the external environment for emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry developments. Assess potential impacts on the organisation and provide timely recommendations to leadership. What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who brings a strategic and curious mindset, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to risk.

Proven experience maintaining and evolving an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework in a complex organisationDemonstrated capability facilitating risk workshops and partnering with leaders to identify and assess strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risksStrong risk reporting and storytelling skills, including experience preparing concise insights for senior leadership, risk committees, and/or boardsExperience managing risk registers and action tracking, including monitoring mitigation progress and escalating material risks when requiredA proactive, continuous improvement mindset, with an ability to use data, automation and/or AI to improve risk monitoring and reportingStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a track record of embedding risk thinking into everyday decision-makingFamiliarity with crisis management and/or business continuity concepts, with the ability to support response planning and coordinationAwareness of emerging risks and regulatory change, with the ability to translate external developments into practical recommendationsExperience in technology-led environments (e.g. digital, platforms, or product-based businesses), with exposure to areas such as cyber, privacy or AI risk strongly regardedWe know not everyone will meet every requirement, and that’s okay. If you’re excited about the role and believe you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

A few other things we want you to know...

As an equal opportunity employer, CAR Group welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and life experiences. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.If you have a disability or require adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, including part-time options. If you’d like to explore this, just ask during the process.We’re also a proud Circle Back Initiative employer, which means we commit to responding to every applicant.Successful candidates joining the CAR Group team will need to complete a National Police Record check and must have full-time Australian working rights.So come and join our team - because every role is a big role in our plans to go big.

Skills

Audit & RiskFinanceMid-Senior LevelInformation Technology And Services

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