Senior Manager Supplier Risk

ASB strives to consistently provide its customers with outstanding service and innovative financial solutions to accelerate progress for all New Zealanders.

Our suppliers play and important role in ASB as they help support our business, products and critical processes. As we continue to evolve against a backdrop of rapidly changing customer needs, regulations and technologies, our Supplier Risk Team are more important than ever.

Mo te tūranga | About the Role:

Reporting into the Head of Supplier Management, this role focusses on driving uplift across the management of Supplier Risk and leading a team in providing expertise, embedding the risk framework and improving capability within the ASB business community.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Supporting business owners and senior stakeholders in assessing and appropriately mitigating key risks associated with their Supplier services
• Developing systems and processes that are simple, effective and appropriate to support supplier risk management activities.
• Leading a team of risk professionals in the oversight and management of Supplier risks and the preparation of board-level reporting to meet regulatory obligations
• Overseeing the performance of controls supporting BS11 compliance including the maintenance of a compliant BS11 Compendium.
• Building trust and confidence with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading the annual BS11 Compendium review, Triennial BS11 independent external review and any other relevant internal or external audit or assurance activity.
• Educating and advocating on Supplier and Third-Party risk management.

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

Have the ability and confidence to engage with a variety of stakeholders, including senior leaders, with excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence, negotiate, and disseminate key information effectively.

• A background in risk management with a strong knowledge of key risk areas including BS11, Technology, Cyber/Data security, Privacy and ESG.
• A good understanding of key banking operations, and technology dependencies.
• Strong technical acumen, SharePoint, Excel and analytical skills to produce meaningful data.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure, foster innovation, simplification & new ways of working, formulate pro-active solutions within delivery timeframes.
• Supporting tertiary qualifications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step up into a Leadership role and to add value to ASB and help the bank do better for your customers.

He aha tā mātou | What can we offer?

ASB is consistently ranked among New Zealands best places to work. At the heart of ASB is us; the people, working together. Our values of Caring, Passion, Integrity, United, and Courage are the characteristics that best describe who we are and what we stand for. Its our people who live and breathe our purpose, our values, and our brand every day. Join the ASB team, and together well continue to help our customers live life one step ahead.

Get the work-life equation right

We know life is full of priorities, from soccer practice to side hobbies, and were here to support you in building a career that works around it all, with a flexible and supportive working environment.

Whats 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 youre a weekend adventurer, a bookworm or a fan of big family gatherings, 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.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply?

If this all sounds like you, apply online. wed love to hear from you! Check out the position description to find out more.

To be considered, all applications need to go through our online career channels and will be treated with confidentiality.