Executive Manager, Stress Testing Risk And Data

Job Description:How will I help?As our Executive Manager for Stress Testing Risk and Data, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring compliance with APRA's annual Industry Stress Test requirement, where they provide Westpac with varying scenarios to be tested each year.In this dynamic role, you'll have four direct reports, guiding them in leading credit Stress Testing execution, supporting analysts within the team, and offering subject matter expertise. You'll dive deep into portfolios, ensuring we understand our data thoroughly and continuously improve our processes. Your leadership will be instrumental in managing Stress Testing cycles, calculating and reviewing results, and producing clear reports to inform decision-making across the organisation. You'll also interpret sensitivity analysis results, explaining them to various stakeholders, and oversee the enhancement of analytical tools.What's in it for me?You'll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for 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 grown, 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 settledWhat do I need?You'll demonstrate a deep knowledge of credit modelling, IFRS9 provisioning, financial markets, systems infrastructure, and internal/external reporting and have familiarity with climate risk Stress Testing and proficiency in coding, particularly in SAS, will be essential. You'll leverage your high level of numeracy to tackle complex subjects and develop intricate spreadsheets, further bolstering our risk management efforts.With over 10 years of experience in banking or financial services, you'll bring a robust understanding of regulatory and industry requirements. Your exceptional communication skills will be key as you collaborate with internal stakeholders across various levels, ensuring clarity and alignment in our Stress Testing processes. A continuous improvement mindset will drive you to challenge the status quo, innovating and implementing better ways to execute stress tests effectively.As a self-directed individual, you'll be well-organised, planning meticulously to deliver high-quality results within tight timelines. Building effective relationships comes naturally to you, allowing you to assimilate information quickly and communicate effectively across the organisation.What is it like to work there?We aim to provide one big, supportive team to help us achieve our purpose of creating better futures together. As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family means you will get some of the best banking, wealth and insurance benefits in the market.We back our employees by helping them work towards industry-recognised qualifications, using online learning, training modules and career planning tools for you to grow with us. We will even pay you to do volunteer or community work.As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility - and champions inclusion.How do I apply?Start here. Just click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button.At Westpac we are committed to providing a supportive culture and creating diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplaces, branches, products and services for our customers, employees, and community. This role is open to experienced candidates seeking a discussion around workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, 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 call 1800 655 592 Option 2.3 or email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au