Risk and Compliance Analyst

Role Overview

Join Westpac New Zealand as a Risk and Compliance Analyst to foster a robust risk culture and make a significant impact across the organization. This dynamic position is ideal for a proactive, curious individual who enjoys problem-solving, forming relationships, and converting insights into actionable outcomes. The role involves hands-on tasks across operational risk, compliance, privacy, and financial crime in a fast-paced environment, offering extensive learning and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to provide practical advice and support concerning operational risk, compliance, privacy, and financial crime.
• Assist teams in recognizing and managing risk while ensuring regulatory and governance compliance.
• Support incident, issue, action, and control management activities.
• Participate in risk and control evaluations and contribute to monitoring, assurance, and governance reporting to enhance risk outcomes.
• Engage in privacy and financial crime initiatives, respond to stakeholder inquiries, and monitor key risk indicators and emerging trends.
• Actively improve processes, strengthen controls, support projects and change initiatives, maintain risk registers, and elevate risk capabilities across the organization.

Candidate Profile

We seek individuals eager to grow their expertise, who thrive in collaborative settings and can balance detailed analytical tasks with stakeholder engagement.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and transform findings into actionable insights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to diverse audiences.
• Proven skills in relationship management and confidence engaging various stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational abilities to juggle multiple priorities efficiently.
• High attention to detail ensuring accuracy.
• Experience in analyzing data and creating reports to aid decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• A proactive attitude with dedication to continual improvement.

Additional advantageous qualifications and experience include:

• Background in banking, financial services, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Experience in risk management, compliance, financial crime, audit, assurance, governance, or related areas.
• Understanding of operational risk frameworks including control, incident, issue management, and remediation processes.
• Involvement in risk assessments, assurance reviews, or Control Self-Assessments.
• Knowledge of privacy laws and privacy risk management techniques.
• Exposure to Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and financial crime risk management.
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software such as Juno or similar platforms.
• Relevant academic qualifications in business, law, commerce, risk management, or related fields.
• Professional certifications or studies in risk, compliance, audit, privacy, or financial crime.

Additional Information

This role offers a well-defined progression path within Risk and Compliance, providing exposure across multiple disciplines with chances to advance towards managerial roles. We endorse diversity and welcome candidates from varying backgrounds, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic conditions, or disabilities. Westpac fosters an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and supported.

Application Details

Submit your application with a CV and cover letter before 11 August 2026 to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Auckland, New Zealand.

About Westpac

Westpac is committed to building a stronger, fairer New Zealand. With over 160 years of history, we value individuality and growth, empowering our employees to be their authentic selves and thrive professionally.