- Competitive salary + 10% superannuation + range of market leading employee benefits
- Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
- Continuously drive improvements
At Westpac our vision is to be one of the world's great service companies, helping our customers, communities and people to prosper and grow.
Westpac’s Risk function is on an exciting journey. We are looking for a leader to join the Controls Assurance team to support Westpac’s management of risk and compliance. We are looking for commercially savvy Controls Assurance experts to join our team and play a key role in the future of Risk Management at Westpac.
Mō te tūranga | About the Role
Reporting directly to Senior Manager Controls Assurance, the Manager Controls Assurance will be responsible for planning and executing a progressive integrated Operational risk and Compliance Assurance Program within Westpac New Zealand Limited.
As part of the Risk Assurance team, you will help the team to provide second line assurance to Executive management, the Board and the Westpac Group on the effectiveness of the control environment to manage operational and compliance risks and the maturity of the risk management practices within the Business.
In this role you will:
- Contribute to delivering a robust assurance program that monitors, assesses and reports on the design and operating effectiveness of operational risk and compliance controls
- Proactively identify, evaluate and escalate assurance issues and themes
- Assess the materiality of assurance issues and themes
- Contribute to demonstrable improvement in operational risk and compliance control environment
- Collaborate with Business units to provide valued advice, guidance and recommendations around the operational risk and compliance programs
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
We’re looking for a self-starter with a background in risk management or audit who can skilfully analyse, challenge and understand process operations for 1st Line Risk. Key to your success will be your proven ability to evaluate the control environment and make practical improvement recommendations while demonstrating strong workload planning and time management skills.
Additionally, you will bring:
- Work experience of 3+ years within the financial services area
- Relevant Tertiary qualification
- Compliance and Operational Risk knowledge, application, and experience
- Assurance or audit experience
- Risk monitoring and controls assurance
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
Immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:
- 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
- Banking benefits, insurance discounts
- Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
- School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
- 2 Volunteer days per year
Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.
What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.
Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater
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