Operational Risk Senior Manager responsible for AI risk oversight and assurance at CommBank. Collaborating with technology teams to support responsible innovation and risk management practices.
Responsibilities
Deliver risk advisory, review and assurance activities for initiatives involving AI, advanced analytics and automation, leveraging data‑driven insights where appropriate
Partner with Line 1 Risk, Product Owners, Data & Analytics and Technology teams to deliver pragmatic, commercially balanced risk advice across the AI and model lifecycle
Contribute to the development and uplift of operational risk frameworks, policies, reporting and governance related to AI, data and emerging technologies
Keep pace with AI technology advancements to drive awareness and adoption, including leading the development of AI productivity agents
Accountable for Line 2 Operational Risk monitoring oversight over AI use cases.
Requirements
Tertiary qualification in AI/data science, computer science, mathematics/statistics or other numerate discipline, engineering, actuarial studies or equivalent professional experience
Proven quantitative / modelling capability
5+ years’ experience in financial services risk, operational risk or model risk management with demonstrable ownership of model governance or model lifecycle activities beneficial but not a prerequisite
Practical understanding of AI/ML concepts, model testing and validation, and modern generative AI (LLMs) risks and controls
Proven experience in building, reviewing or challenging complex models or AI use cases especially Generative AI or Agentic (desirable)
Excellent stakeholder management: experience providing balanced, pragmatic risk advice and proven ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences at senior levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing clear management reports and governance papers.
Benefits
Flexible working options including changing start and finish times
Part-time arrangements and job share available
Culture of inclusion and respect, celebrating diversity
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