Senior Credit Assurance Leader — Lending Risk

ASB Bank; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible leave options

Learning and development

Job summary

ASB Bank is seeking a Credit Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance over credit risk in Lending Portfolios. You will influence lending decisions and contribute to process improvements, supported by a collaborative team that values growth and its people.

You will lead high-quality assurance activities, deliver the credit assurance plan, and engage stakeholders to ensure outcomes are valued. A disciplined, customer-focused approach and strong credit policy knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a credit risk management or assurance role in Small Business, Commercial, Corporate Banking segments (3+ years).
• Capacity to work to a timetable and meet objectives and targets.
• Good communication and influencing skills, delivering high-quality outcomes and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of credit policies, standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality assurance activities across lending portfolios with data analysis.
• Delivery of ASB’s credit assurance plan.
• Manage Line 2 assurance risks, identify issues and incidents as they arise.
• Stakeholder engagement to ensure assurance outcomes are valued and well received.
• Contribute to improving the bank’s control environment and risk management practices.
• Build strong customer relationships based on credibility and trust.
• Develop high-quality recommendations through analytical research.

Skills

Credit risk management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Report writing

Problem solving

Job description

ASB Bank is seeking a Credit Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance over credit risk in Lending Portfolios. You will influence lending decisions and contribute to process improvements, supported by a collaborative team that values growth and its people.

You will lead high-quality assurance activities, deliver the credit assurance plan, and engage stakeholders to ensure outcomes are valued. A disciplined, customer-focused approach and strong credit policy knowledge are essential.