Senior Manager - Data, AI and Records Risk Management and Transformation

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The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join our Financial Services Risk Management practice in Sydney on a full-time basis. As part of our specialised Operational Risk and Transformation team, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of data risk, AI risk and records risk engagements for top-tier financial services clients.

You will manage complex work programs, build trusted client relationships, develop high-performing teams and contribute to proposals and market initiatives. Our clients include banks, capital markets participants, asset managers, insurers and superannuation organisations.

Your key responsibilities

You will manage complex engagements and support the delivery of strategic risk and data transformation initiatives, with responsibility for delivery quality, team performance and client outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage end-to-end delivery of advisory, assurance and transformation engagements for data risk management, AI risk management and records management.
• Translate regulatory expectations and leading practices into practical governance, operating model, risk and control solutions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary business and technology teams to deliver solutions spanning data lifecycle management, regulatory reporting and risk and control assurance.
• Manage engagement plans, budgets, risks, quality and reporting across multiple workstreams.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across risk, data, technology and business functions.
• Coach and develop team members, providing clear direction, feedback and quality oversight.
• Contribute to proposals, account planning and thought leadership across emerging areas such as AI risk and records risk.

Skills and attributes for success

You will bring strong consulting and delivery capability, sound technical expertise and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders in complex financial services environments.

• Significant experience advising financial services clients on risk governance, data management, AI risk or records management.
• Proven ability to manage complex engagements, workstreams, budgets and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, executive reporting and communication skills.
• Current knowledge of relevant Australian and international regulatory expectations, including those of APRA and ASIC.
• Demonstrated people leadership, coaching and quality management capability.
• Experience contributing to proposals, business development and practical thought leadership.

What we offer you  

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.  

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.  

Acknowledgement of Country  

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous  

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.  

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.