Executive Manager, Data & Intelligence (Financial Crime)

Westpac Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac Group is seeking an Executive Manager, Data & Intelligence (Financial Crime) to lead the Protect Data & Intelligence function in a hybrid Sydney/Melbourne setting. This senior role will shape intelligence-led outcomes to protect customers and communities while guiding analytics, data engineering and AI initiatives.

You will manage talented Data Scientists, Analysts, Engineers and AI practitioners, partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver actionable intelligence products and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in Data, Analytics, AI or Intelligence initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders in risk, technology and business.
• Experience leading Data Science, Analytics, Data Engineering or AI teams.

Responsibilities

• Represent Data & AI within a strategic delivery program.
• Translate fraud, scam and financial crime priorities into data-driven use cases and solutions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver analytical products and AI-enabled outcomes.
• Drive adoption of analytics and AI to support faster, smarter decision-making.
• Partner with business, risk and tech stakeholders to solve complex challenges.
• Develop reusable Data, Analytics and AI assets across the organisation.
• Champion responsible AI, governance, privacy and data quality.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing team culture.

Job description

Executive Manager, Data & Intelligence (Financial Crime)

• Sydney or Melbourne location / Hybrid Working

Are you ready to help us protect millions of people through Data, AI & Intelligence?

At Westpac, we're using the power of Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence to stay ahead of fraud, scams and financial crime.

We're looking for an exceptional people leader to join our Protect Data & Intelligence team as an Executive Manager, Data & Intelligence. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping intelligence-led outcomes that help protect our customers, communities and business.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity where you'll represent Data & AI within a major delivery ecosystem, working across Fraud Risk, Financial Crime, Operations, Technology and Delivery teams to transform complex business challenges into actionable intelligence, advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions.

You’ll lead talented Data Scientists, Analysts, Engineers and AI practitioners while partnering with senior stakeholders to drive outcomes that make a genuine difference.

Your core focus and responsibilities -

• Representing Data & AI within a key strategic delivery program.
• Translating fraud, scam and financial crime priorities into intelligence-led use cases and data-driven solutions.
• Leading multidisciplinary Data & AI teams to deliver analytical products, intelligence capabilities and AI-enabled outcomes.
• Driving adoption of analytics and AI capabilities that support faster, smarter decision-making.
• Partnering with business, risk and technology stakeholders to solve complex challenges.
• Developing reusable Data, Analytics and AI assets that create value across the organisation.
• Championing innovation, responsible AI, governance, privacy and data quality.
• Building an inclusive and high-performing team culture where individuals can thrive and grow.

Key Ingredients for Success ...

• Solid corporate experience leading enterprise-scale Data, Analytics, AI or Intelligence initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across business, risk and technology environments.
• Experience leading teams across Data Science, Analytics, Data Engineering or AI disciplines.
• A track record of influencing outcomes within large and complex organisations.
• The ability to bring people together around a common purpose and create lasting impact.
• Demonstrates outstanding attention to detail and working experience within technology, transformation, banking or financial services environments.

Time to make a real impact?

We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone - no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians, and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the"People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements"page on ourwebsite.