Head of Home Lending Controls & Risk — Flexible Work

Westpac Group

Sydney

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 250,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Westpac Group in Australia seeks a Head of Business Controls and Monitoring, Home Lending. You will lead the First Line Risk agenda for the Home Lending Delivery Unit, shaping risk controls, monitoring and remediation while balancing customer outcomes and regulatory obligations.

Reporting to the Divisional Head of BCM, Consumer, you will set strategic direction, drive alignment with Group Execs, and lead a ~30-person team to uplift resilience and sustainable growth across origination, fulfilment

Qualifications

Significant leadership experience in a First Line Risk function within banking/finance, with emphasis on home lending/mortgage domains.
Deep understanding of mortgages, lending operations, and regulatory environment in Australian home lending.
Proven track record leading risk programs, governance and remediation in a large, complex organisation.

Responsibilities

Lead the First Line Risk, controls, monitoring and remediation for Home Lending Delivery Unit.
Set strategic direction for risk management and ensure strong customer outcomes and regulatory compliance.
Influence senior stakeholders at GM and Group Executive levels and drive risk ownership across the business.
Build and sustain high-performing teams with a focus on risk culture and continuous improvement.