Finance Analyst - Treasury

at  Westpac New Zealand

• Permanent – 37.5 hours per week
• Base + 10% Superannuation & banking benefits
• Flexible working options
  Mō te tūranga | About the Role
  We’re looking for two Finance Analysts to support the Treasury Finance team and play a key role in implementing the Treasury Finance processes to support the delivery of the Finance transformation.
  We have both a permanent role and fixed term 12-month opportunity available.
  As the Finance Analyst, you’ll work with the Head of Treasury Finance, to interrogate, understand, analyse the treasury activities (funding, liquidity, investments) and the settlement of financial risks.
  There will be opportunities to contribute to bank wide projects, implement regulatory reporting changes and improve current processes to achieve efficiencies and productivity gains for the team.

Key tasks will include:

• Daily control, analysis and reporting activities, including, balance sheet movements, liquidity reporting, Interest rate risk reporting including Gap analysis, Stress testing, Value at Risk (VaR) analysis, Funds Transfer Pricing.
• Month-end close tasks, such as core reconciliations, trade reviews, capture and analysis of market data.
• Monthly preparation of detailed analysis and reporting, including exposure to core balance sheet reporting on funding and preparing the BS13 liquidity returns for the RBNZ.
• Prepare deliverables for other areas of the Finance team, including Disclosure Statements and contributing to reports produced by the Regulatory Reporting team.
• Provide analysis, insights on Treasury Interest rate risk hedging activities and funds transfer pricing for forecast/planning activities.
• Generate and present financial results to senior management with clear explanations on movements, key drivers and trends that have influenced results. This includes writing insightful commentary clearly articulating drivers of business performance, interpreting KPIs and contributing to presentations at meetings.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• CA or CFA qualified, or working towards completion
• Experience in corporate Treasury roles, either - Transaction banking products and services, debt and hedge facilities administration, Treasury accounting, or Treasury operations processes
• Experience within the Financial Services industry with an understanding of the banking environment
• Good understanding of accounting for financial instruments
• Strong Power BI, SQL and/or Excel experience would be beneficial
• It will be your curiosity and passion for understanding the “why” that will ultimately drive your success!

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

Immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
• Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
• Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.
What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.
Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater
Applications close:
17 November 202

• Daily control, analysis and reporting activities, including, balance sheet movements, liquidity reporting, Interest rate risk reporting including Gap analysis, Stress testing, Value at Risk (VaR) analysis, Funds Transfer Pricing.
• Month-end close tasks, such as core reconciliations, trade reviews, capture and analysis of market data.
• Monthly preparation of detailed analysis and reporting, including exposure to core balance sheet reporting on funding and preparing the BS13 liquidity returns for the RBNZ.
• Prepare deliverables for other areas of the Finance team, including Disclosure Statements and contributing to reports produced by the Regulatory Reporting team.
• Provide analysis, insights on Treasury Interest rate risk hedging activities and funds transfer pricing for forecast/planning activities.
• Generate and present financial results to senior management with clear explanations on movements, key drivers and trends that have influenced results. This includes writing insightful commentary clearly articulating drivers of business performance, interpreting KPIs and contributing to presentations at meetings