Senior Manager Complex Risk – Data

At ASB, our purpose is to help our people, customers and communities get one step ahead. We’re looking for a Senior Manager – Complex Risk Data to play a critical leadership role in delivering high‑impact data insights across ASB’s most complex risk and regulatory matters.

This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role where you’ll combine deep technical expertise with people leadership, influencing key stakeholders across legal, risk, and business teams.

Mo te tūranga | About the Role:

As Senior Manager – Complex Risk Data, you’ll lead the execution, methodology and quality of complex data work that underpins ASB’s most significant risk matters and investigations. You’ll provide technical leadership to teams of analysts, drive consistency and rigour in data approaches, and ensure insights are clear, accurate and decision‑ready.

You’ll also play a key role in building future capability — improving tools, data schemas and ways of working to enable faster, smarter responses to emerging risk and regulatory needs, including opportunities across big data and AI.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key Responsibilities

Leading the execution and methodology of critical data work for complex risk matters and investigations
Providing technical leadership and coaching to analysts working across multiple squads
Driving consistency, accuracy and quality across data queries, investigations and outputs
Ensuring timely delivery of concise, high‑quality insights to steering committees and working groups
Maintaining and improving Standard Operating Procedures to support data quality and availability
Partnering closely with Legal, Risk, and business SMEs to understand requirements and test hypotheses through data
Liaising with external legal firms and consultancies on highly complex data tasks
Identifying and implementing continuous improvements across data discovery, validation and QA processes
Planning and escalating workforce and capability needs within your area of accountability
Promoting a strong learning culture aligned to ASB’s PACE mindsets
Ngā mea kia whai angitū ahau? | What do I need to be successful?

A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics or a related field
5+ years’ relevant experience in data, with strong exposure to banking products, processes and regulatory environments
Proven technical expertise with a hands‑on approach to complex data problem‑solving
Strong understanding of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape
Demonstrated people leadership experience, including developing and supporting high‑performing teams
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical, legal or financial concepts for diverse audiences
High resilience, strong execution capability, and comfort operating in ambiguous, high‑pressure environments
Experience working in regulated industries and managing sensitive information
He aha tā mātou | What can we offer?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment where your expertise will directly influence outcomes that matter — for our customers, our communities and the wider financial system. At ASB, our values guide how we work every day:

Kia Manaaki – We lift people with care
Kia Māia – We act with courage
Kia Mahira – We lead with curiosity
Get the work-life equation right

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

What’s 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 you’re 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, we'd 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.


Job details
Reference #
WP163195

Posted on
13 Feb 2026

Location(s)
Auckland, North Wharf

Expertise
Analytics, Change Management/Transformation, Compliance, Data, Operational Risk, Regulatory, Risk

Work type(s)
Full Time

Application closes on 06 Mar 2026 23:59