Business Manager

The role

As the Business Manager, you will manage the business operations and the business plan development and execution for your division. You will report directly to the division's Executive Director and work closely with the Leadership Team to manage the division. You will partner with peers and relevant stakeholders across divisions to improve practices and deliver strategic and business outcomes, change initiatives, coordination activities and key projects aligned with APRA's strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the division's strategic goals and business plan;
• Manage the division's finances, including tracking of actual to budget;
• Coordinate with the division to ensure the risk profile is current, compliance is met and controls are in place to mitigate operational risk;
• Assist in the identification of emerging risks and issues, and escalate as required;
• Coordinate leadership team meetings and drive divisional communication initiatives;
• Manage communications and papers with the management committee and the board;
• Develop and track metrics to ensure the effective operational performance of the division;
• Build relationships with other divisional Business Managers to achieve our strategic objectives; and
• Coordinate with the Executive Director and Leadership team to plan and execute divisional initiatives.

About you

• Strong financial sector, or similar, with a focus on embedding change, risk management and strategic delivery;
• A team player, who excels at leading through influence, with strong stakeholder management skills;
• An effective organiser, problem-solver and communicator;
• A forward planner with the ability to derive key insights from business reporting while recognising emerging opportunities;
• Able to lead and contribute to an innovative and agile operating division with a strong commitment to deliver APRA's Corporate Plan; and
• Professional qualifications in relevant field or equivalent experience.

To work with us, you must be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline Security clearance through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.

About APRA

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia's financial services industry. APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system.

At APRA we're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process.