Senior Manager NFR Assurance

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

This is an influential leadership opportunity within ASB’s Enterprise Risk function, leading the delivery of independent Line 2 Assurance across ASB’s key policies, obligations and material risks.

Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Risk, you will provide independent assurance, insight and constructive challenge on the effectiveness of risk management frameworks and controls. Working across all three Lines of Accountability, you will help drive continuous improvement and strengthen ASB’s overall control environment.

• Lead the development and execution of a risk-based assurance review plan covering key policies, obligations and material risks.
• Deliver high-quality, high-impact Line 2 Assurance outcomes in an agile and timely manner.
• Provide independent, pragmatic and commercially considered assurance, insight and challenge.
• Build trusted relationships across ASB and CBA’s three Lines of Accountability.
• Provide risk and compliance insights and reporting to senior management and the Board.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and automation of assurance processes.
• Lead, coach and develop the team to strengthen engagement, performance and capability.
• Support the Head of Enterprise Risk and wider Line 2 Risk Leadership team with key initiatives.
• At least seven years’ management experience across risk, compliance, audit or assurance, ideally within a medium to large financial services organisation.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, controls and assurance practices.
• Strategic thinking and an understanding of commercial business objectives.
• Sound judgement and the confidence to provide independent and constructive challenge.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven planning, prioritisation and decision-making capability.
• Experience motivating, coaching and empowering team members.
• The ability to engage confidently and influence senior stakeholders.
• A tertiary qualification, preferably in a commercial, legal or risk discipline.
• A professional or postgraduate qualification in risk, compliance or audit would be advantageous.

He aha tā mātou | What can we offer?

At ASB, our values are more than just words. They're anchors to who we are and where we've come from. They guide how we work together, how we show up for our customers and communities, and how we shape the future of ASB.

• Kia Manaaki | Care – Care is about lifting our people, customers and communities to reach their potential.
• Kia Māia | Courage – Courage is about doing the right thing even when it feels hard.
• Kia Mahira | Curiosity – Curiosity is about better decision making and applying judgement before we act.

We offer flexible ways of working, opportunities to deepen your expertise and a culture where you can bring your whole self to work.

To serve a diverse community, we need a diverse organisation. We encourage applicants from allbackgrounds who bring unique perspectives and thinking styles that add to the culture andperformance of our team.