Senior Risk Officer

In Australia and New Zealand, Hannover Re is a major player in the Life & Health reinsurance market. Locally, we combine the agility of a small, nimble team with the financial strength and global reach of one of the world’s largest reinsurers.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Risk Officer to join our Life & Health Subsidiary in Sydney.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, this permanent role is part of our Risk & Compliance team. As a Senior Risk Officer, you will be responsible for partnering with business leaders to provide trusted risk, compliance and governance advice, support informed decision-making, and strengthen the company’s risk management, compliance and operational resilience frameworks. You will also lead key risk initiatives, including CPS 230 compliance, and collaborate with Home Office Group Risk Management on broader risk and regulatory matters.

You can look forward to

Acting as a trusted adviser providing practical risk, compliance and governance advice

Partnering with senior stakeholders to provide challenge and oversight, identify, assess and manage risks across strategic initiatives, business decisions, emerging risks, regulatory matters and strategic initiatives

Supporting the continuous improvement of the company’s risk management, compliance and operational resilience frameworks including activities that support CPS 230 compliance and strengthen operational resilience

Partnering with First Line teams to provide second line support on distribution partner governance, administration partner governance, outsourcing and third-party risk management

Developing and delivering risk assurance and controls testing programs, including assessing control effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement

Preparing and presenting risk reporting, insights and recommendations to senior management, governance committees and the Board

Supporting a strong risk culture including delivery of company-wide risk awareness training and promoting ownership of risk across the business, coordinating initiatives with Hannover Office functions and leading and coordinating input into regulatory engagements, reviews and information requests

You come equipped with

• A minimum of five years’ experience in risk, compliance, audit or insurance within a regulated financial services environment
• A strong understanding of APRA prudential standards, risk management frameworks and regulatory reporting
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessments, controls testing and risk reporting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills
• Advanced Excel capability
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organisation
• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Business, Law or a related discipline

You will stand out if you are

• Technology-loving – you embrace risk management systems, automation and data-driven insights to support effective decision-making
• Naturally curious – you ask thoughtful questions, explore emerging risks and look beyond the immediate issue
• Process-oriented – you take a structured approach to risk management, controls testing, governance and regulatory requirements, while seeking practical ways to strengthen risk frameworks, controls and operational resilience.
• Trusted and grounded – you build credibility by providing practical, consistent and objective risk advice, considering different perspectives and supporting informed decision-making with discretion and integrity.
• Mature and balanced – able to exercise sound judgement and handle sensitive matters
• People-centric – approachable, empathetic, and able to build strong relationships across all levels
• Self-driven – you manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail orientated – you identify emerging issues, analyse complex information and produce accurate, high-quality risk reporting
• Applicants must have unrestricted permanent rights to work in Australia (Australian citizenship or permanent residency only).

What do we offer you

• Are our values, Responsibility, Drive and We Spirit aligned with yours?
• Culture & environment
• You’ll join an international organisation with short decision paths, an open feedback culture, and a strong sense of community built on respect, collaboration and mutual support.

Benefits

• We value our people and their contribution to our shared success. Our benefits include structured onboarding, hybrid working arrangements, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and modern offerings focused on professional development, wellbeing and engagement.
• Career development
• You’ll bring your specialist expertise and in return we offer continuous learning, exposure to global perspectives, and the opportunity to contribute ideas, innovate and shape your career.
• Only together can we achieve our objectives.
• To learn more about Hannover Re Australia, visit our careers site: https://www.hannover-re.com/de/local-offices/australia/career/