Senior Analyst, Line 1 Risk

About the Role

As a Senior Analyst in Line 1 Risk, you will play a pivotal role in supporting BOQ Business Bank’s operational risk management activities. You will be responsible for delivering pragmatic risk advice and supporting the implementation of BOQ Group’s Risk Management Strategy and standards. This includes proactive engagement with business units to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support key Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) and Control Management Framework (CMF) activities across Business Bank, including : Issues and Incidents Management : Conduct preliminary assessments, assign ownership, and support resolution in line with BOQ’s escalation protocols / Issues Management Standard. Controls Management : Assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of controls to strengthen the control environment. Proactive Risk Advisory : Provide timely and practical risk advice to business stakeholders, aligned with BOQ’s risk appetite and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with Group Risk and Compliance (Line 2) and Internal Audit (Line 3) to ensure risk practices are consistent and effective
• Support the business in embedding a proactive risk culture and continuous improvement mindset
• Contribute to risk profiling workshops and CPS readiness activities, including mapping critical operations and refreshing controls.

About you

You bring a good understanding of operational risk principles, ideally within a banking or financial services environment. You’re comfortable navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and can translate risk concepts into actionable business insights. You are a future-minded risk professional, and experiences / skills in Microsoft co-pilot, data analytics or process automation will be highly regarded for this role.

About Us

BOQ Group is a truly unique group of challenger brands with a purpose – to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees.

Our family of brands (Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, BOQ Specialist), each come with their own defined customer audience and brand personality, but share one goal – to build social capital through banking. That’s creating trust with customers, exploring staff potential and believing that tiny gestures and big ideas can change the world for communities.

BOQ Group’s inclusive vision is to foster a workspace that values and leverages difference and creates new possibilities, a place where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day. We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve.

Since , BOQ Group is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

In , we successfully implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan, driving positive change and promoting inclusivity across BOQ Group.

Our Benefits

At BOQ Group, we are passionate about creating an exceptional work environment that nurtures both your professional and personal growth. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to enhance your well-being, provide financial security, and foster a sense of community and inclusion. Here are just some of the fantastic perks you can enjoy as part of our team :

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Join us and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and community!