Risk Insights & Reporting Analyst at Westpac New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SAS, Power BI, SQL, Data Analysis, Credit Risk Reporting, Quantitative Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Governance, Attention to Detail, Communication, Portfolio Performance, Data Extraction, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Python, R

Industry

Banking

Description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role At Westpac, we’re building smarter, more connected risk insights to support better decisions across the bank. We’re looking for a Risk Insights & Reporting Analyst with hands-on SAS and Power BI experience to help deliver high-quality credit risk reporting, actionable insights, and innovative data solutions. You will turn complex datasets into clear, actionable stories for senior stakeholders, support decision-making across credit and credit portfolio teams, and help maintain high standards of data quality and governance. The role suits candidates from banking or other data-rich industries who can translate analytics into plain-language recommendations. This is a great opportunity for a technically strong analyst who enjoys working with complex data, telling clear stories through reporting, and partnering closely with stakeholders across Risk and the wider business. Key Responsibilities: Produce internal and regulatory risk reporting on risk metrics, trends, and drivers for senior management and risk committees, ensuring accuracy, consistency, data quality, and compliance with governance standards. Deliver high quality credit risk reporting and actionable insights through advanced numerical analysis, clear commentary, and effective data storytelling. Analyse portfolio performance and identify emerging risk signals. Use hands-on SAS to query, transform, validate, and analyse large, complex datasets. Build and maintain dashboards, and automated reports using SAS, SQL and Power BI Translate data into plain-language insights and present findings to non-technical audiences. Collaborate with credit, finance, and wider bank to ensure data integrity and alignment of metrics. Support ad-hoc requests and deep-dive analyses Drive continuous improvements in capital, provisioning, and portfolio reporting through automation, innovation, and best practice solutions. Partner with Risk Analytics colleagues and senior stakeholders to deliver integrated outcomes and act as a trusted advisor on risk data and reporting. Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? 3+ years’ hand-on experience in data analysis, credit risk reporting, quantitative analysis, or a similar analytical role within financial services. 3+ year’s hands on experience with SAS and/or 3+ year’s hands on experience with SQL for data extraction, transformation and validation. 3+ year’s Power BI and/or Tableau experience. Proven ability to analyse, validate, and interpret large datasets with accuracy and rigour. Attention to detail and strong data governance mindset. Excellent communication - able to tell a clear data story in plain language and present to non-technical stakeholders. A proactive, self-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines. Degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business, Finance or related field. Desirable: Prior experience in banking, credit risk, or asset quality reporting. Familiarity with regulatory reporting and risk frameworks. Solid understanding of credit products, portfolio performance drivers, and risk concepts. Experience with Python or R for supplementary analysis. 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: 25 April 2026 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

The Risk Insights & Reporting Analyst will produce internal and regulatory risk reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. They will analyze portfolio performance, deliver actionable insights, and collaborate with various teams to maintain data integrity.