Head of Data & Intelligence - Financial Crime | Hybrid

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

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