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Senior Security Risk and Awareness Specialist

Senior Security Risk and Awareness Specialist (BBBH7092) Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia

Salary: + Bonus
  • Fast growing, global fintech, Melbourne based
  • 3rd party risk focus, practical solution orientated GRC
  • Hybrid working, great bonus structure, startup culture



The Senior Security Compliance, Risk and Awareness Specialist will play a pivotal role in managing and mitigating third-party risks, focusing on vendor management and ensuring operational resilience for a fast-growing, global organisation.

This role will also support the security awareness process and lead efforts to ensure compliance and resilience across third-party relationships. The ideal candidate will be able to clearly articulate risks in a practical way and push back effectively during audits. This position will report to the Global CISO.



About the Role:

  • As part of the role, you will lead third-party risk management and vendor management efforts to ensure resilience and security across external partnerships.
  • Ensure compliance with e.g. the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), mapping its requirements across the organisation and third-party entities.
  • Support the development and execution of a comprehensive security awareness program organisation-wide.
  • Engage confidently with auditors, ensuring clear and practical discussions around compliance, risk, and resilience, while pushing back when necessary.
  • Map and align security requirements across different entities to ensure consistency and compliance with security frameworks and standards.
  • Clearly articulate security risks and their practical implications, providing actionable recommendations for mitigation and resolution.



About You:

  • At least 6 years of experience in security risk management, with a focus on third-party risk, vendor management, and operational resilience.
  • Strong understanding of DORA desired and its impact on vendor management and third-party relationships.
  • Proven experience contributing to the development and execution of security awareness initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate complex security risks in a straightforward, practical manner, providing actionable solutions.
  • Experience engaging with auditors to ensure compliance and risk mitigation, with the ability to push back effectively when needed.
  • Experience working in financial services or fintech highly desired.



If you want to join one of Australia's most exciting brands on a high growth phase, please apply now!

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