Risk and Compliance Manager

Westpac New Zealand

. Support the scope and pace of change in the Financial Crime and AML risk and regulatory environment impacting Westpac’s Institutional and Business Banking Division .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeChristchurch • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Financial Crime and AML risk management, with a strong understanding of financial crime risk frameworks and compliance within the New Zealand financial services industry. Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and influence compliance with risk policies.

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Financial Crime Risk ManagementAML ComplianceStakeholder CommunicationRisk Advisory SupportACAMS Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Financial Crime Risk FrameworksRisk and Compliance ActivitiesBanking Lending PracticesFinancial Services Industry KnowledgeRisk Culture Championing

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingConsultationAdvisory SkillsInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAMS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesAMLRegulatory ComplianceNew Zealand Financial InstitutionsInstitutional BankingBusiness Banking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the scope and pace of change in the Financial Crime and AML risk and regulatory environment impacting Westpac’s Institutional and Business Banking Division
Provide financial crime risk advisory support
Handle AML escalations and approvals
Contribute to financial crime-related projects and initiatives
Execute day-to-day risk and compliance activities while considering the broader risk picture
Champion risk and compliance and encourage a proactive risk culture
Provide insight, advice and pragmatic solutions
Work across Institutional, Corporate, Agribusiness, Business and Chief Operating Office business units
Communicate with, consult and advise stakeholders across the organisation, including senior management

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of work experience in the financial services industry
Strong knowledge of the New Zealand financial services industry
3+ years in Financial Crime or a similar risk discipline
Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. law, commerce) desired, but not essential if financial crime knowledge and experience is proven
Strong knowledge of financial crime risk frameworks, systems and banking lending practices
Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships, communicate with, consult and advise across all organisational levels, including senior management
ACAMS accreditation preferred
Demonstrated ability to influence the business to ensure compliance with financial crime risk policies and guidelines
General knowledge and understanding of the businesses comprising Institutional & Business Banking
Good understanding of the legislative framework supporting financial institutions in New Zealand

Benefits

Comp & perks

4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave
Banking benefits
Insurance discounts
Superannuation scheme
Career growth and internal capability programmes
School holiday subsidy
2 Volunteer days per year