Executive Manager, Product & Strategy

Create your best future and join Westpac as an Executive Manager Product and Strategy.

Whats the role
Join Financial Crime Surveillance and step into a leadership role right at the centre of Westpacs financial crime transformation. As Executive Manager Product and Strategy youll set the direction for how we detect prevent and respond to financial crime across the Group bringing together operations technology data science and risk to deliver safer outcomes for customers.

Youll lead a team of six across product management data science and analytics shaping a clear operating model and a multi-year roadmap that lifts capability through advanced analytics AI and automation. Youll also build the governance and discipline that turns strategy into delivery making sure initiatives land on time and create real impact.

This is a hybrid full time role with Sydney preferred and Melbourne also considered. Youll work a minimum of three days in the office with travel required to connect with the team and key stakeholders for planning and engagement sessions.

What do I need

• Proven leadership experience shaping product strategy and translating it into delivery across complex regulated environments
• Strong understanding of financial crime risk including fraud scams AML CTF KYC or sanctions and how controls work in practice
• Confidence partnering with senior leaders across risk technology data and operations with the ability to influence priorities and investment decisions
• Experience using data analytics and operational insights to improve detection customer outcomes and efficiency through smarter ways of working
• Clear inclusive communication skills with the ability to build high performing teams and create a culture of continuous improvement

Why join us

Were obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and were looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that return were committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways were already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance and a variety of leave options including Culture Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

Create your future today

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Were all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone no matter your age gender background or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

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