Job Description Permanent opportunity to join Westpac's Business, Controls & Monitoring (BCM) Team Full-time role, Sydney based and hybrid working Join our Technology Division and champion a proactive risk approach!
You will be part of Technology Division within the Business Control and Monitoring (BCM) team.
BCM is a central team responsible for enabling business success in keeping the Bank safe.
We drive a risk attitude in the Technology Division, so everyone has the capability to make informed decisions.
We are responsible for evaluating, directing and supervising 1st line risk activities to ensure risk across Technology is kept within the risk appetite established for the Westpac Group.
You will be enabling this by providing risk leadership to Westpac's Technology division.
How will I help?
We're searching for a Senior Manager who is dynamic, driven, demonstrates leadership and upholds Westpac values.
You will be confident in providing advice to Senior Technology and Operations Leaders, specifically our Consumer Division CIO team to help them evaluate potential risks and exposures for Group Technology and resolving how to optimally minimise those risks and develop the procedures that can be implemented.
As a Senior Manager, a typical day might include the following: You will be developing risk management strategies, evaluate potential risks and exposures in Technology, and determine how to effectively minimise those risks and develop procedures that can be implemented.
Working closely with business and/or project owners to influence a strong risk culture e.g.
conducting risk workshops, providing guidance on risk assessments and strategies, coordinating risk remediation activities against appropriate timelines.
Drafting management reports for formal governance forums, making sure risks are articulated clearly and the right information gets to the right people for the right decisions to be made.
Prepare and present comprehensive risk committee papers, including identifying key risk areas, proposing mitigation strategies, and ensuring that all relevant information is clearly communicated to senior management and stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
Working closely with project and operational teams to ensure projects with technology solutions are appropriately crafted to minimise delivered risk Lead pivotal initiatives to further improve our risk service offering and mature risk and compliance management for the Group.
Lead and mentor others in your team and key collaborators.
Continuous learning to deepen your understanding of the business, risk management practices and industry developments.
What's in it for me?
As a Senior Manager, BCM Risk in the Technology Division, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the bank's operations by providing risk leadership and ensuring that risk activities align with Westpac's risk appetite.
You'll be part of the central BCM team, driving a risk-aware culture and enabling informed decision-making across the Technology Division.
This position offers the opportunity to develop your expertise in risk management, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and make a tangible impact on the stability and success of Westpac Group.
You'll be set up for success in your transition to the role.
Collaborating with a team of colleagues based in Australia, you will convene in person at our Kent Street office twice a week to facilitate re-grouping, team member engagement, and interactions with senior stakeholders across the Division.
Additionally, whatever shape your family takes, we'll continue to offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers.
This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements.
And we'll continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled.
What do I need?
Extensive demonstrated ability in a large and complex organisation, preferably in the financial services industry Significant knowledge and experience in risk and regulatory landscape, operational systems, business knowledge and operational risk and compliance frameworks Adaptive influencing and relationship building skills across senior executives and peers Excellent problem solving and evaluative judgement skills Strong skills in planning, project management and attention to detail Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities in a dynamic work environment You might also have (but not essential): A tertiary qualification, preferably in a business, finance, accounting, or commerce related subject area Cyber, ITIL and COBIT accreditations desirable What's it like to work there?
We are a collaborative team of passionate people with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers, our communities and each other.
At Westpac, making a difference means creating impact, unlocking our own and each other's passions, and transformative success stories to create better futures together.
As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family gives you access to a wide range of employee benefits to help you manage your priorities - whether that means family life, work/life balance, ambition to grow or all the little perks in between.
We'll empower you to shape your career path.
Through personalised upskilling, mentoring, and training opportunities, you're in control of where you start and how you'll grow.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.
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