Risk Analyst

Mo te turanga | About the Role

As a Risk Analyst within the Risk Analytics team, your key responsibility will be to deliver insights into portfolio performance, asset quality, and credit risk. You will monitor key metrics, assess credit quality, and identify emerging trends, shifts in portfolio concentrations, and potential risk exposures. Additionally, you will assess the portfolio's risk profile and proactively highlight areas of concern to ensure informed risk mitigation and enhance overall portfolio stability.

Key responsibilities include :

• End-to-end portfolio analysis and reporting, including data collection and interpretation, performance monitoring, trend and movement analysis, and the generation of comprehensive reports.
• Track key metrics, identify emerging trends, and communicate insights into portfolio performance and risk to stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Compare actual performance against benchmarks or targets and provide regular assessments of portfolio health.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Risk Management, Risk Analytics, Finance, WBC and other areas, to support broader Portfolio Insights and Risk Analytics initiatives.
• Ensure that the portfolio remains compliant with relevant risk management frameworks and regulatory changes.

Na tau rourou | What will you bring?

• Proficiency in SAS / SQL
• Tertiary qualification in a numerate discipline.
• Proven experience in data modeling and report creation.
• Experience with exploratory data analysis and insights generation.
• Background in Credit Risk or Finance, and data analysis & reporting.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools like Power BI, Tableau, or SAS Visual Analytics.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, logical and analytical approach to problem solving.

Westpac Hei Wahi Mahi | Working at Westpac

Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with :

• 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
• Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
• Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko matou tenei | 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 inaianei! | 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 tatou, kaha ake tatou | Together Greater

Applications close : 6 December