Manager Credit Decision Analytics at Westpac New Zealand

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Analysis, Analytics, Decision Engines, Data Sources, Credit Risk, Affordability, Customer Lending, Quantitative Analysis, Data Mining, Data Manipulation, Communication, Consultation, Relationship Building, Mentoring, Strategy Management, Innovation

Industry

Banking

Description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role Westpac makes millions of automated credit decisions for our customers each year, whether it is a decision to approve a home loan lending application, authorise credit card transactions or identify and contact customers who are financially struggling. The Credit Decision Analytics (CDA) Team is responsible for automating and analytically optimising all of these decisions. We are a team of analytics specialists who prototype, design, build, implement and manage automated decision processes (strategies) to deliver Westpac’s strategic growth and digital objectives, manage risk appetite and enhance customer experience. Reporting to the CDA Senior Manager, the CDA Manager will: Lead a high performing analytical team. Manage Westpac’s CDA production and project deliverables. Work collaboratively across the CDA Team to monitor strategy performance, identify and prioritise strategy enhancements and ensure strong strategy management governance. Drive innovation through identifying and validating new data sources and/or analytical solutions with a focus on credit risk, affordability and customer lending suitability. Leverage their advanced analytical expertise to mentor junior team members and expand the coverage of strategy decision engine usage across the bank. Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? 7+ years’ experience in a Risk or Analytics role. 5+ years’ experience using decision engines or similar advanced analytical software solutions. Demonstrated ability to communicate with, consult and advise senior management. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across the business. Degree in a statistical, mathematical, economic, or related field. Experience with quantitative analysis, data mining and data manipulation. Experience with Credit risk data and models preferred. Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including: 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 Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holidays 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: 4 October 2025 Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.

Responsibilities

Lead a high performing analytical team and manage Westpac’s CDA production and project deliverables. Collaborate across the CDA Team to monitor strategy performance and drive innovation in credit decision analytics.