Senior Manager Operational Risk - Technology And Cyber

Westpac New Zealand Limited

Auckland, New Zealand
Not specified; not specified; banking benefits, in...
Not specified (assumed office-based due to location)
8+ years operational risk experience
Technology and cyber risk background
Second line risk oversight leadership
Westpac New Zealand is seeking a Senior Manager for Operational Risk with a focus on technology, cyber, and resilience risk in Auckland. The ideal candidate should have over eight years of experience in operational risk management and strong leadership skills. The role emphasizes collaboration with business units to enhance risk governance and maturity

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team to provide enterprise-wide insight and challenge on technology and cyber risks.
  • Candidates must have a strong background in technology or resilience risk within a complex environment with proven people leadership experience.
  • Westpac offers comprehensive benefits including 4 weeks standard holiday plus 5 additional days of wellbeing leave and generous parental leave.

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Westpac New Zealand is seeking a Senior Manager for Operational Risk with a focus on technology, cyber, and resilience risk in Auckland. The ideal candidate should have over eight years of experience in operational risk management and strong leadership skills. The role emphasizes collaboration with business units to enhance risk governance and maturity.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Banking benefits, insurance discounts, superannuation scheme, school holiday subsidy

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years operational risk experience
  • Technology and cyber risk background
  • Second line risk oversight leadership
  • Operational resilience and business continuity
  • Third-party risk management

Nice-to-have

  • Strong people leadership and coaching skills
  • Constructive challenge at senior levels
  • Pragmatic commercially minded approach
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Technology, Finance, Business or related discipline
  • 8+ years experience across first and second line operational risk
  • Proven ability to influence and challenge constructively at senior levels

Work Rights

Not specified

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