Senior Manager, Data Risk and Controls

Job Description

• Permanent role
• Australia-wide based- hybrid working
• Excellent opportunity to join Westpac's Data and Analytics team

How will I help?

Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB) manages the financial needs of corporate, institutional and government clients that are based, or have interests in, Australia and New Zealand.

The purpose of the WIB COO is to support the execution of WIB's business strategy and the development of common capabilities and best practises across WIB focused on governance, reporting, risk management and controls, customer outcomes, transformation (including program execution, digitalisation and data management) to enable the Lines of Businesses to focus on performance and disciplined management of their businesses. The WIB COO also plays a central role to connect and represent the Division to the Group to ensure alignment on strategy, performance, investment, execution and risk oversight.

The Senior Manager, Data Risk and Controls will report to the Executive Manager - WIB CDAO and will support execution of various data initiatives in the line of business. You will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a data management capability in the Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB) business and improve the data risk environment. You will Manage Critical Data Elements (CDEs) onboarding processes including identification, mapping business data flows, assessing data controls, defining data quality rules, and monitoring data quality within WIB. In addition to this you will:

• Support divisional and group data initiatives.
• Manage the data incident and problem management process for WIB business including remedial action planning and management.
• Support data quality issue management for the WIB business by coordinating with Business SMEs, Technology SMEs and Group platforms for remediation.
• Embed data issues management process in WIB business.
• Support building strong data governance for WIB business.
• Help create a "data first" culture within the business.

What's in it for me?

You'll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for over 200 years. Our purpose is to create better futures together. So, we'll back you in the development of your career, internal career prospects, and flexible working. You'll also keep learning to grow your career, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure. Whatever shape your family takes, we offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements. And we continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled.

What do I need?

To be successful in this role you will have experience working on large scale data quality & data risk initiatives, and be familiar with data management, data analytics, and data lineage tools. You will have experience working in financial markets, global transaction services or corporate/institutional banking, with 10+ years' experience in the financial services industry. You will have experience working in a large and complex organisation and be confident working with senior stakeholders and understanding their viewpoints.

Additionally, you will have:

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, cross functional teams.
• Good communication and influencing skills required to manage significant relationships with stakeholders
• Experience applying a risk mindset and commercial acumen
• A relevant tertiary qualification
• A software development background
• Experience of Westpac Critical Data Element onboarding processes

What is it like to work there?

We are a collaborative team of passionate people with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers, our communities and each other. At Westpac, making a difference means creating impact, unlocking our own and each other's passions, and transformative success stories to create better futures together.

As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family gives you access to a wide range of employee benefits to help you manage your priorities - whether that means family life, work/life balance, ambition to grow or all the little perks in between.

We'll empower you to shape your career path. Through personalised upskilling, mentoring, and training opportunities, you're in control of where you start and how you'll grow.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility - and champions inclusion.

Hear from some of our people and their experiences working with us.

How do I apply?

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At Westpac, we're all about creating a supportive culture and ensuring our workplaces, branches, products, and services are accessible and inclusive for everyone-our customers, employees, and the wider community. If you're interested in discussing workplace flexibility, please feel free to mention it in your application.

We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, veterans and reservists, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au.

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

We can provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability and/or neurodiversity. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, please email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au

Job ID 300002895503955