Head of Stress Testing

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Westpac Group Full time

This is an excellent opportunity for a high calibre experienced Banker to make a difference at a senior level by making Stress Testing "a way of life" at Westpac.


How will I help?


The Stress Testing team within Risk Analytics & Portfolio Insights (Deputy CRO) is responsible for Westpac's group stress testing activities.


This critical function has 10 direct reports and owns the full end-to-end planning, management and production of multiple firm wide stress testing deliverables.

This includes regulatory, internal annual, ad hoc and specific deep dives.

Where results, analysis and insights are provided to Senior Management and the Board and regulators for review and approval as part of key business planning, risk management and financial resilience planning.

This is a high profile activity with expectations of high standards of delivery.

As Head of a team of highly capable and motivated professionals, you will provide day to day operational management and identify and lead continuous improvements to enhance capabilities.


What's in it for me?
You'll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for 200 years. Our purpose is helping Australians succeed. So we'll back you in the development of your career, internal career prospects, and flexible working. You'll also keep learning to grown, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure.

Whatever shape your family takes, we offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers.

This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements.

And we continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled.


What do I need?


To be successful in this role, you'll have extensive experience in banking and financial service with at least 5 years of deep experience in Stress Testing, analysing, and evaluating stressed economic scenarios.

You'll possess comprehensive knowledge of banking capital frameworks and regulatory stress test requirements gained in UK and/or US banking industry.


You're an excellent communicator and have the ability to work collaboratively across the Bank with multiple stakeholders, engaging with senior business and risk leaders, Group Executives and the Board to review, challenge and interpret results.


What is it like to work there?
We aim to provide one big, supportive team of people who love helping others succeed. Working with us you'll discover new ways of working, and an exciting range of roles to showcase your skills.

As an equal opportunity employer, we're proud to have created a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values diversity and flexibility.

And one where everyone belongs.

How do I apply?
The health and wellbeing of our employees is our top priority.

We've developed clear standards to ensure our people are confident, safe and healthy whether they're working from a Westpac Group site or working from home.

These are based on expert medical advice and Safe Work Australia guidelines.

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