Manager, Operational Due Diligence
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Established in 1988 Rest is one of Australias largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.
We support more than two million members with around $100 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super theyre more likely to get a better retirement outcome.
Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours we want to Be Daring Keep it Simple Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.
- Deliver operational due diligence (ODD) reviews for new and existing investment managers in collaboration with external providers and the Investment Team.
- Manage the external ODD provider relationship ensuring quality scope and timely delivery.
- Lead periodic ODD reviews across multiple asset classes including equities fixed income property and infrastructure.
- Prepare and present ODD summaries risk ratings and recommendations to governance forums.
- Assess key operational risks (e.g. governance compliance valuation cybersecurity) in line with CPS 230 and industry best practices.
- Contribute to the development of Rests ODD framework and risk models.
- Maintain and enhance ODD processes ensuring alignment with frameworks and continuous improvement.
- Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends impacting operational risk.
- Keep internal databases updated and accurate.
- Collaborate with managers to address ODD findings and mitigate risks.
- Investigate emerging operational risks and ensure accurate risk ratings.
Qualifications :
- Tertiary qualification in finance economics business actuarial studies or equivalent
- Key designations (e.g. MBA CFA CAIA FRM) are highly desirable.
Required experience understanding or credentials including:
- Demonstrated and proven operational due diligence experience within a superannuation fund or operational due diligence provider. Operational risk experience within an asset manager will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated commercial approach to operational risk and compliance including demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior decision makers and investment managers
- A proven ability to provide expert risk and compliance advice while being able to manage multiple and complex stakeholders
- Experience in managing multiple projects and prioritising competing deadlines
- Demonstrated commercial approach to compliance risk management
- Well-developed interpersonal skills coupled with sound oral and written communications skills
Additional Information :
Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include:
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working
- Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave
- Linkedin Learning
- Income Protection Insurance
- Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rests values and behaviours)
- Rest Stops - meeting free breaks
If you share our values believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture please click Apply Now.
Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity equity and inclusion - where people feel welcome safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.
We value the different backgrounds lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages cultural backgrounds faiths gender identities sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability neurodiverse individuals Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.
Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
*Funds under management as at 31 July 2025. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Operational Risk Management
- Risk Management
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Process Improvement
- Pricing
- Customer Support
- Alteryx
- Kaizen
- Project Management Lifecycle
About Company
Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholdersClosing date: 24th October 2025Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies Rest will review applications prior to ... View more
