Risk Manager

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Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

Ko mātou tēnei | This is Us

We're looking for a Risk Manager to join our Risk division.

This role is responsible for acting as a trusted advisor and partner to the Risk Business Unit, supporting the execution of risk, management, compliance, and project execution accountabilities through provision of day-to-day advice and guidance on operational risk and compliance matters.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We sat down with our Senior Manager - Divisional Risk and he let us know the following about the role:

What is the team culture and environment like?

The team vision is to deliver world class operational risk & compliance advice, provide governance leadership, ensure operational practices result in great customer outcomes and develop great colleague relationships across the Bank to enable the successful delivery of projects. The CP&S Management Assurance team is an experienced, supportive group and the team are always willing to assist and coach other team members.

What is your favourite thing about working for BNZ?

BNZ is focused on delivering great kiritaki (customer) outcomes and supporting staff to 'own it' and do the right thing. This is a fast-paced role with lots of challenges and the opportunity to drive change / improvements across the Customer Product & Services business unit and the broader BNZ network.

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?

We are looking for someone with experience in risk management, product governance with a strong focus on compliance, emerging banking technologies, ideally 5+ years, who has a passion for improving risk management in the financial services sector. Alongside your broad knowledge of risk management and compliance frameworks, principles, and methodologies, you'll be a creative thinker with proven success in resolving problems. You'll have the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of BNZ audiences, including experience in facilitation and up-skilling stakeholders across the enterprise.

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?

The role provides the opportunity for an experienced risk management professional to get exposure to the end-to-end product lifecycle of the BNZ products and get across different systems/operating processes/functional teams.

What projects / work will the candidate be working on now and into the next year?

We’re breaking new ground! In addition to daily operational risk support activities, there will be great opportunities to work on change projects to integrate Third Party products and services into the Payments & Merchants portfolio, providing new and exciting opportunities to drive value for our customers and colleagues

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

This is an exciting opportunity to join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it.

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.