Senior Manager, Business Controls & Monitoring (WIB) - Technology Risk in ChangeWestpac Banking Corporation, Sydney, Australia
Job Description
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2 years Max Term contractAustralia wideFantastic opportunity to gain exposure to large technology projects in Westpac Institutional Bank
WIB's vision is to be a high performing and innovative institutional bank, committed to enabling the growth of our AUD/NZ clients, our economy, and delivering sustainable shareholder returns.
WIB Technology BCM is accountable for the execution and delivery of all technology risk in change and production performance of applications across the WIB Business.
How will I help?
As a Senior Manager, BCM you will be part of the WIB Technology Division's Risk in Change (RiC) team and be responsible for evaluating, directing, and monitoring 1st line risk activities across Technology, ensuring it is kept within the Group risk appetite. You will be enabling this by providing risk leadership to Westpac's Technology division.
You will also provide sound advice to Technology Leaders, assisting them in evaluating potential risks and exposures for WIB Technology and determining how to effectively minimise those risks by developing appropriate procedures.
Further key responsibilities include:
Develop risk management strategies, evaluate potential risks, and exposures in WIB TechnologyIdentify gaps in technology risk management and develop solutions and procedures to effectively minimise risksWork 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, as well as overseeing risk remediation activitiesDraft management reports for formal governance forums, effectively articulating identified risks and coordinating information flow to appropriate teamsEnsure projects with technology solutions are appropriately designed to minimise delivered riskLead strategic initiatives to uplift WIB's risk service offering to ensure mature risk and compliance management for the GroupLead and coach others in the team and key stakeholders to drive overall risk maturityProgress with continuous learning to deepen your understanding of the business, risk management practices, and industry developments What's in it for me?
Westpac is on a journey of technological integration currently. You will gain exposure to key projects across the bank and focus on WIB technology integration projects such as UNITE.
You'll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for over 200 years. Our purpose is to create better futures together. So, we'll back you in the development of your career, internal career prospects, and flexible working.
You'll also keep learning to grow your career, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure. Whatever shape your family takes, we 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 continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled.
What do I need?
To be successful in this role, you must be an experienced project risk or delivery risk or risk in change professional, with demonstrable experience in technology project solutions, as well as from an Institutional or Transactional or Investment Banking background.
You must also be a dynamic and driven individual who demonstrates business leadership and upholds Westpac values. You will have strong stakeholder engagement skills and be confident in providing advice, as well as influencing Technology Leaders of best practice.
Further key attributes include:
Significant knowledge and experience in risk and regulatory landscape, operational IT, business knowledge, and operational risk and compliance frameworksAdaptive influencing and relationship building skills across senior executives and peersExcellent problem solving and evaluative judgement skillsStrong skills in planning, project management and attention to detailAbility to work under pressure with shifting priorities in a dynamic work environment Further advantageous attributes include: A tertiary qualification preferably in a business, finance, accounting, or commerce related disciplineCyber, ITIL and COBIT accreditations desirable What's it like to work there?
We drive a risk mindset in the Technology Division, so everyone has the capability to make informed decisions. 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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