At ASB, we're all about doing what we can to help our customers get "One Step Ahead" by giving them the tools they need to manage their lives and plans for their families and future. Our products don't just serve ads or stream movies - they underpin our economy and touch people's lives.Te turanga | The role: Head of Financial RiskReporting to the GM - Risk within Business and Corporate Banking, you will be responsible for leading the financial risk functions for Business Banking and Corporate banking.As a critical component of the business, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the Credit and Market Risk strategy in addition to ongoing review of the risk appetite to support the division lending growth.Your key focus will be to develop and oversee credit risk frameworks to ensure adherence to professional ethics, bank policies and compliance with NZ and Australian regulatory requirements. This includes advice to frontline teams and management, development and implementation of assurance programs, governance, training and awareness, and simplifying lending processes for the frontline teams across the division.We're looking for a strong implementer and strategic thinker who is able to provide thought leadership and drive success. To succeed in this role it is vital that you have broad business and/or risk management experience with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of credit risk, an exceptional ability to prioritise and problem solve together with experience in managing and motivating a team. You'll have outstanding interpersonal savvy and the ability to influence across functional lines.Naturally calm under pressure, you will be respected for your exceptional stakeholder management and ability to develop high performing teams. You should have proven success in translating complex information into understandable and compelling executive level presentations.Te mahi ki ASB | Working for ASB:In our diverse and accepting environment, our people grow their agile mind-set, learn, evolve, and utilise their skills, while being empowered to make decisions.We offer a competitive salary, great banking benefits, heaps of personal and career development opportunities, flexible working styles and parental benefits.For more information see the attached position description, please note that all applications must be received via our careers site online.Me pehea te tono | How to apply?If this role sounds like it might be the one for you then please click "apply"… we'd love to hear from you!Successful candidates will be required to undertake several pre-employment checks which will include but are not limited to; Police Check, Credit Check, AML Compliance, Verification of your qualifications and may include checks both here in New Zealand and overseas.Job detailsReference #: BC157984Posted on: 09 Sep 2024Location(s): North WharfExpertise: Business Banking, Credit & Risk, Leadership, Lending, Market Risk, Risk, Simplification, Strategy #J-18808-Ljbffr