Technology Risk Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible leave

Wellness initiatives

Customisable benefits

Mentorship and learning pathways

Job summary

ASB Bank in Auckland is seeking a Line 1 Technology Risk Manager to join the Modernisation Division. You will gain an enterprise-wide view by helping manage risks across a major technology transformation programme.

This role focuses on risk and compliance within complex delivery, offering opportunities to mentor teams, shape risk standards, and collaborate with CoEs and stakeholders to uplift our risk culture.

Qualifications

• Strong risk and compliance understanding, preferably with a technology or delivery context.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Innovative, pragmatic, and self-motivated approach.
• Strong negotiation and consensus-building skills across functional lines.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify issues and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities

• Coach, train, and support the Modernisation Division and Delivery Practice in identifying and managing risks and compliance activity.
• Lead Change Management Risk Standard (CMRS) initiatives aligned to the ASB Delivery Framework (ADF).
• Proactively engage ASB Centres of Excellence, Line 2, and Line 3 representatives to meet risk and compliance requirements.
• Support the Modernisation Division in managing internal and external assurance activity.
• Develop, manage, and continually improve the Modernisation Risk Profile.
• Monitor risk exposure through milestones, surfacing material trends or themes.
• Provide pragmatic risk solutions aligned with ASB values and risk appetite.
• Develop and manage parts of team backlogs, sprint planning, and success measures.
• Contribute to Modernisation's involvement in new compliance and risk initiatives.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Technology risk

Change management

Communication

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Job description

At ASB, we’re all about helping our customers get One Step Ahead by giving them the tools they need to manage their lives, businesses, and futures securely.

At the heart of our modernisation journey lies a bold vision: Building a simpler, modern bank enabling ASB to deliver customer value faster in an increasingly changing world. We’re seeking a Line 1 Technology Risk Manager to join our Modernisation Division. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain an enterprise-wide perspective of ASB, by assisting the division to manage the risks of one of New Zealand largest technology transformation programmes.

While technology risk management experience would be beneficial, it is not a prerequisite. We are particularly interested in hearing from risk and compliance professionals with experience in complex business processes, technology or transformation programmes, coupled with excellent stakeholder management, and a proactive attitude.

This is a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your expertise, judgement, and communication skills will be valued as you work with both internal stakeholders and external partners to uplift our risk culture and resilience.

If you're passionate about tech, transformation, and helping organisations move fast and safely, this could be your next big move.

As a Technology Risk Manager, you will:

• Coach, train, and support the Modernisation Division and Delivery Practice in identifying and managing risks and compliance activity, both for day-to-day activities and for programme initiatives.
• Lead Change Management Risk Standard (CMRS) initiatives, ensuring alignment to the ASB Delivery Framework (ADF), providing a forward-looking view of controls and risk reviews required for execution.
• Proactively engage ASB Centres of Excellence (CoEs), Line 2, and Line 3 representatives to ensure initiative risk and compliance requirements are met, and controls are complaint by design.
• Support the Modernisation Division in managing internal and external assurance activity.
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve the Modernisation Risk Profile.
• Monitor risk exposure through delivery and implementation of key milestones, surfacing material trends or themes.
• Provide pragmatic risk solutions incorporating ASB values and risk appetite, allowing the programme to safely test and learn to create new and innovative solutions.
• Develop and manage parts of our team backlogs, sprint planning, and success measures.
• Contribute towards Modernisation's involvement in new compliance and risk initiatives.

Ngā mea kia whai angitū ahau? | What do I need to be successful?

• Strong risk and compliance understanding, preferably with a technology or delivery context.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Innovative, pragmatic, and self-motivated approach.
• Strong negotiation and consensus-building skills, with the ability to build relationships across functional lines.
• Critical thinking and sound problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Credible customer relationships both within the immediate team and across multiple customer groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information and deliver compelling presentations.

He aha tā mātou | What can we offer?

Get the work-life equation right. We know life is full of priorities, from football practice to side hobbies. We're here to help you find balance, with a flexible and supportive working environment.

What's important to you is important to us. We support your wellbeing in meaningful ways, including comprehensive health insurance, wellness initiatives, parental and flexible leave, and customisable benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Bring your whole self to work every day. Whether you're into scrapbooking, spontaneous karaoke sessions, or just hanging out with the family, ASB is working hard to create a culture where everyone feels safe, included, and part of our shared purpose of helping Kiwi get one step ahead.

The whole "one step ahead" thing applies to you, too. With mentorship, flexible learning pathways, and opportunities to deepen your expertise, ASB is a place where you can take on exciting challenges and step forward to reach your goals, both in and out of office.