Job Description

You will be part of Technology Division within the Business Control and Monitoring (BCM) team. BCM are a central team responsible for enabling business success in keeping the Bank safe. We drive a risk mindset in the Technology Division so everyone has the capability to make informed decisions. We are responsible for evaluating, directing and monitoring 1st line risk activities to ensure risk across the Technology Division 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.Other general requirements:You will be developing and leading risk management strategies, evaluating potential risks and exposures and determining 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, overseeing risk remediation activities against appropriate timelines.Drafting and presenting on 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.Contribute to strategic direction and thought leadership to further improve our risk service offering, and mature risk and compliance management for the Group.Continuous learning to deepen your understanding of the business, risk management practices and industry developments.Significant knowledge and experience in risk and regulatory landscape, operational IT, business knowledge and operational risk and compliance frameworks.