ANZ Looking for Head of Credit Risk, NZ at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Kia Hanga I Te Ao, E Ora Ai, E Tupu Ai, Te Tangata Me Te Kainga. At ANZ our purpose is to shape a world where people and communities thrive. We’re making this happen by improving the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our customers so they can achieve incredible things– whether they’re buying a home, building a business, or saving for things big or small.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Become a member of the Wholesale Credit leadership team providing guidance and coaching to ensure delivery of the wholesale credit strategy.
• Role model behaviours aligned to our desired culture, good customer outcomes, the ANZ Behaviours, and consistently exhibit leadership qualities which create an environment that encourages staff to raise any issues of concern.
• Act as the Guardian of the Bank’s Balance Sheet and reputation to promote maximum effective utilisation of Assets, Liabilities, Income and Expenses as they relate to the Institutional business unit’s Relationship Management activities.
• Optimise and support the Institutional Portfolio with a focus on the credit risk and return trade-off.
• Oversee the management of credit related regulatory compliance obligations and help determine responses to be in line with the set risk and tolerance levels.
• Simplify processes and policies to improve speed to market and decision-making quality.
• Provide technical support and guidance to Relationship Managers, Loan Product and Risk teams from other segments.
• Develop strong working relationships and networks across ANZ NZ & ANZ Group.
• Act as a conduit for establishment and management of ANZ Group Credit Risk policy & strategy in ANZ NZ

Role Location: Tāmaki-makau-rau, Auckland or Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington

Role Type: Permanent

Ōu Pūkenga? | What will you bring?

To grow and be successful in this role, you will bring the following:

• Proven experience working at a strategic risk management level providing sound, authoritative advice, and recommendations to executive management.
• Demonstrated experience in developing risk management strategies with an understanding of the interactions of credit and market risks for customers and the bank.
• Resource, Energy & Infrastructure (REI) and Project Finance experience and expertise, would be highly advantageous.
• Proven experience in financial markets, risk management strategies and business issues, a deep understanding of markets products and matching these products to customers.
• Proven strategic agility and business acumen, with a strong track record of achieving excellence.
• Ability to set clear achievable goals, meet deadlines, and challenge existing processes and procedures.
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-dimensional relationships and to influence and challenge at all levels, including the New Zealand Leadership team.

You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills but a willingness to learn them is critical. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.

He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou? | Why join us?

There’s something special about being part of ANZ. From the moment you join us, your part of a team working towards a common goal: improving the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

But it’s not just our customers who’ll feel your impact. You’ll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you’ll have the resources and community you need to take the next big step in your career, towards even bigger things in the future.

We offer a range of benefits tailored to the countries in which we operate including Health and Wellbeing programs and flexible working arrangements.

You’ll also enjoy working in a diverse and inclusive workplace where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.

To find out more about working at ANZ or to view other opportunities visit www.careers.anz.com. You may apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number [59699]

Job Posting End Date

27/02/2024