Strategic Risk Governance Leader | Personal Banking

ASB Bank; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health and wellbeing support

Discounted banking

Parental leave top-up

Job summary

ASB Bank is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Risk Governance to lead the Personal Banking Governance team. This role focuses on strong governance, clear risk reporting and insights to support well-informed decisions for the division.

You will partner with senior leaders to strengthen risk capability, culture and accountability, while coaching a capable team and aligning with the wider Risk function.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, compliance, governance or related discipline within financial services.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders.
• Strong people leadership skills, with a passion for developing others.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to turn complex information into clear and meaningful insights.
• Experience applying risk and regulatory frameworks in a practical business environment.
• A proactive mindset, strong judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and risk reporting for Personal Banking, ensuring key committees and decision-making forums operate effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement in governance practices, risk reporting and management processes.
• Build strong partnerships across the business to strengthen risk capability, culture and accountability.
• Lead, coach and develop a team while contributing to the wider Risk team's strategy and priorities.

Skills

Risk governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

ASB Bank is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Risk Governance to lead the Personal Banking Governance team. This role focuses on strong governance, clear risk reporting and insights to support well-informed decisions for the division.

You will partner with senior leaders to strengthen risk capability, culture and accountability, while coaching a capable team and aligning with the wider Risk function.