Risk Manager (Financial Crime, Market Risk & SBS) at Westpac New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance, Market Risk Management, AML/CFT, Operational Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Risk Assessment, Incident Management, Remediation, Governance, Reporting, Assurance, Audit, Commercial Mindset

Industry

Banking

Description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role We’re looking for a commercially minded Risk Manager to support our business through expert oversight across Financial Crime Compliance, Market Risk, and Specialised Business Services (SBS). This is a high-impact role where you’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders to embed strong risk practices, uplift control environments, and ensure regulatory obligations are consistently met. A key focus will be financial crime risk, where your expertise will help shape how we identify, manage, and respond to evolving AML/CFT and regulatory requirements. Mō tēnei tūranga | What will you be doing? Provide trusted advice on risk and compliance across Financial Crime, Market Risk and SBS Strengthen controls and support risk uplift across business units Lead risk assessments, incident management, and remediation activity Partner with stakeholders to embed a proactive risk culture Monitor emerging risks, regulatory change and financial crime trends Support governance, reporting, and assurance activities Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? Strong financial crime experience across AML/CFT or compliance Background in operational risk, compliance or audit within banking Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes Strong understanding of regulatory expectations in NZ and Australia Commercial mindset with a pragmatic approach to risk 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: 3 June 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

Provide expert oversight and trusted advice across Financial Crime, Market Risk, and Specialised Business Services. Lead risk assessments, strengthen control environments, and ensure regulatory obligations are consistently met.