Zip Co Limited

Fintech

AssociateDirector,SecondLineControls

A$175–250k ~AI est. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Associate Director, Second Line Controls at Zip Co Limited. Skills: Controls assurance, Risk management, Governance. Lead controls assurance program execution. Enhance controls assurance program”

Industry & Context.

Fintech
Problems you'll solve

Identify risks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years experience, Proven experience leading assurance programs, Experience with GRC platforms

Nice to Have

CA, CPA or equivalent qualification

What You'll Do.

Lead controls assurance program execution

Enhance controls assurance program

Conduct controls testing

Oversee controls testing

Provide independent assurance

Act as subject matter expert

Support business stakeholders

Support risk stakeholders

Translate strategic objectives

Deliver enterprise-wide initiatives

Present recommendations

Drive ownership for controls

Drive accountability for controls

Manage change for controls

Identify improvement opportunities

Identify control maturity opportunities

Support Three Lines of Defence evolution

Provide input into transition

Provide day-to-day leadership

Provide development support

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with senior leaders; Partner with business teams; Partner with risk teams; Partner with technology teams

Communication Scope

Present insights; Present findings; Present recommendations

Process & Methodology

Project management, Execution capabilities

Full Job Description

Drive the evolution of Zip’s control environment across ANZ using your deep expertise in controls assurance, audit, risk management and internal controls frameworks Partner with senior leaders to strengthen governance, enhance assurance and support sustainable growth in a fast-moving fintech Hybrid working model based in our Sydney office Write your story with a career at Zip Join Zip’s Risk function, where we partner closely with teams across the business to build a strong, scalable and sustainable control environment that supports innovation, growth and responsible decision making. As Associate Director, Second Line Non-Financial Controls, you will play a critical role in strengthening and maturing Zip’s controls assurance framework across Australia and New Zealand. This is an opportunity for an experienced risk and controls professional to shape strategic initiatives, provide expert oversight and influence senior stakeholders while operating with significant autonomy. You will help embed a proactive risk culture that enables our business to move quickly while maintaining strong governance and control practices. What you’ll own Lead the execution and ongoing enhancement of Zip’s controls assurance program across the ANZ business Conduct and oversee second line controls testing activities, providing independent assurance over the effectiveness of key controls Act as a trusted subject matter expert on controls, governance and assurance matters, supporting business and risk stakeholders across the organisation Translate strategic objectives into practical plans and deliver enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen Zip’s control environment Prepare and present insights, findings and recommendations to senior management, supporting informed decision making and risk oversight Drive greater ownership and accountability for controls through education, coaching and change management initiatives Partner with business, risk and technology teams to identify opportunities fo

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