Risk Analyst

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Are you ready to make an impact? We're looking for a Risk Analyst who plays a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could affect Entain's operations, financial stability, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring their strong proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, scenario analysis, and data-driven risk reporting to conduct in-depth risk assessments and analyse data to spot emerging threats, trends, and vulnerabilities that could impact the organisation.

Reporting to the Senior Risk Manager, this is an opportunity to work across business units to implement risk mitigation strategies, strengthen internal controls, and ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

The role revolves around working closely with the Business teams in reviewing and continuously improving the Organisations Risk Management Practices.

If you're driven to ensure strong governance and a secure environment for our customers, this is the role for you!

Where and how you can work...

The position is based in Brisbane, Australia. Entain has offices in Darwin, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, and Wellington. At Entain AUS & NZ, we value a flexible work environment and support a hybrid working model, with employees spending two days a week at the office, ensuring work-life balance and individual preferences. 

Your day-to-day... 

• Prepare and conduct comprehensive Enterprise-wide and Business Level risk assessments across financial, operational, regulatory and strategic risks.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitoring to evaluate and mitigate potential organisation and business risks
• Provide risk insights and advice to support business units on risk related matters
• Maintain accurate and up-to date risk information within the organisation risk management and reporting system
• Utilise data-driven insights (analyse data trends and key risk indicators) to improve the risk assessment process and identify opportunities to strengthen Entain's overall business resilience.
• Collaborate with the AML/CTF, Safer Gambling and Compliance Teams to ensure that risks controls are fully aligned with industry best practice and regulatory obligations.
• Support the design and execution of a robust, risk management approach, including targeted risk-based controls, response plans and mitigation strategies to reduce the organisational vulnerability.
• Conduct post-incident reviews, analyse root causes and provide recommendations to Senior Management and Risk Committee to enhance risk controls to prevent recurrence and capture key lessons learned for continuous improvement.

What you will bring...  

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), including risk identification, assessment and mitigation strategies, preferably within the online wagering, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience In a 2nd line risk function Is highly desirable, demonstrating the ability to provide independent oversight, challenge and support risk governance.
• Strong proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, scenario analysis, and data-driven risk reporting.
• Practical experience using risk analytics tools or Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems.
• Be an approachable and proactive partner to a variety of business stakeholders.
• Be able to communicate your ideas clearly to a range of different audiences and be effective in influencing

Entain Lifestyle... 

• Embrace your need for a work-life balance through our 9-day fortnight. 

• Celebrate the joy of starting a family with 12 weeks of paid parental leave. 

• Indulge in a range of wellness benefits through our wellness calendar, including, heavily subsidized gym memberships and other paid-for services. 

•  Enjoy the convenience of a free onsite barista and a fully stocked fridge and pantry, ensuring breakfast and lunch are taken care of. 

• A wealth of learning and development opportunities, empowering you to broaden your expertise and professional growth. 

• Company-wide events designed to honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our exceptional team.  

• We LOVE Entertainment, and Racing and Sports are at the heart of everything we do. So, it only makes sense that we provide access to staff giveaways to sporting and racing events. 

We are we?

At Entain Australia & New Zealand, we're on a mission to revolutionise the world of sports and gaming venue entertainment. We're the home of Australia and New Zealand's best gaming and tech talent, with a passion for pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences. 

We have a host of leading brands under the Entain umbrella – our customers can experience the best of sports betting and entertainment with Ladbrokes Australia and neds, where together they provide thrilling avenues for sports enthusiasts and racing aficionados alike. Through Entain Venues, our venue partners offer non-stop entertainment through our line-up of brands from the Australian Poker League and SportsPick to the challenges of InnQUIZitive and many more.  

We're also proud to support racing and sport in New Zealand through our 25-year strategic partnership with TAB NZ. The TAB brand in New Zealand connects enthusiasts to the heart of the action, whether it's horse racing, greyhounds, or a variety of thrilling sports. 

As a global employer, Entain is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive culture where our people feel like they truly belong. We are a multicultural business that values, celebrates and respects individual differences, so whatever your sexuality, gender, gender identity, ability, age, race, religion, or belief, you will have a voice here, and the space to do your best work. Our diverse internal networks provide support for you to express your views and make a positive difference.