Finance Manager Models Development and Assurance

• Competitive salary + 10% superannuation + range of market leading employee benefits

• Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available

• 5 days well-being leave on top of annual leave

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Due to an internal movement, we are looking for a Finance Manager Models Development and Assurance. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance Risk within our Finance team, this is a critical role to provide and enhance governance and assurance over Finance and Treasury User Developed Applications, models and AI tools in use or under planning.

In this specialist role, you will support individual UDA/model/AI tool process owners with model risk management activities and provide expert level contribution into optimising reporting and ensuring our key reporting obligations are being met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Re-build and develop models to ensure key financial reporting obligations are met.

• Ensure that the AI, Model Risk and User Developed Applications Policy and Procedures are adhered to.

• Perform independent validations and assurance on key Finance models and User Developed Applications.

• Apply critical thinking and constructively challenge how reporting requirements are met, documented, and identify and assess gaps that may exist.

• Foster constructive relationships with Business Owners of the reporting processes, first and second lines of Risk and Finance Systems team.

• Provide support, advice and training to business users for building, optimising and validation of reports, models and User Developed Applications.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• At least 5 years data analytics, model development or validation, model and AI risk experience OR 5+ years in systems accountant role is essential - Required

• Strong SQL, Excel and technical analytical skills to deliver policy compliance - Required

• Experience in reviewing models/applications to assess related risks 

• Knowledge of SAS, TM1 and Power BI is an advantage 

• Strong understanding of the financial services industry and related regulatory constructs – Advantageous 

• Analytical thinking, gathering relevant information and interpreting data to solve a problem 

• Ability to understand how varying scenarios impact different parts of the business both up and down stream 

• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex issues to key stakeholders in a time efficient/sensitive way 

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best

• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year

• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme

• Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility

• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers

• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday

• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. 

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. 

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

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