Senior Manager, Line 2 Assurance & Risk Leadership

ASB Bank; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ASB Bank is seeking a senior leader to head Line 2 Assurance within Enterprise Risk. You will lead independent assurance across key policies, obligations and material risks, delivering high-impact outcomes while partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

You will drive continuous improvement of risk management frameworks and controls, coach the team, and report insights to the Board. A strong track record in risk leadership and commercial acumen is required.

Qualifications

• At least seven years’ management experience across risk, compliance, audit or assurance.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, controls and assurance practices.
• Strategic thinking with an understanding of business objectives.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of a risk-based assurance plan covering key policies and material risks.
• Deliver high-quality Line 2 Assurance outcomes in an agile, timely manner.
• Provide independent assurance, insight and constructive challenge to senior management and Board.
• Build trusted relationships across ASB and its three Lines of Accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and automation of assurance processes.
• Lead, coach and develop the team to strengthen engagement and capability.
• Support the Head of Enterprise Risk and wider Line 2 Risk Leadership team with key initiatives.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk/commercial field

Job description

ASB Bank is seeking a senior leader to head Line 2 Assurance within Enterprise Risk. You will lead independent assurance across key policies, obligations and material risks, delivering high-impact outcomes while partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

You will drive continuous improvement of risk management frameworks and controls, coach the team, and report insights to the Board. A strong track record in risk leadership and commercial acumen is required.