Job Description Create your best future and join Westpac as Executive Manager, UNITE Data Risk What’s the role? This role will play a crucial part of the UNITE team. UNITE is our business-led, tech-enabled transformation, and a key priority for the Group. UNITE is about delivering 'one best way' to make our processes, systems and tech simpler so we can deliver a better experience for our customers and make things easier for our people. As Executive Manager, UNITE Data Risk, you’ll provide 2nd Line oversight of data risk and data management across all UNITE initiatives. You’ll deliver expert insight, challenge, and assurance to divisional CROs and senior stakeholders, ensuring data management, quality, and use risks are managed in line with Group strategy, policies, and risk appetite. You’ll assess data risk exposure and materiality at key delivery milestones, escalate material risks and control gaps, and help embed a strong risk culture in data projects. You’ll collaborate with 1st and 2nd Line teams to mature the Data Management Risk Policy, and act as a key voice of risk in governance forums. This is a hands‑on, highly visible role with direct impact on the success of Westpac’s largest transformation program. This is a permanent fulltime Sydney‑based role , with flexible work options (3 days in office) What do I need? Extensive experience in technology/data risk advisory and large‑scale technology portfolios Strong practical knowledge of technical data management, including data risk in projects, system migration, and decommissioning Demonstrated ability to identify and articulate data impacts (technical and business) and assess risk mitigation effectiveness Experience with documenting technology controls and control assessments Strong analytical, communication, and senior stakeholder management skills Relevant industry qualifications and an undergraduate degree (post‑graduate or financial services experience highly regarded) Why join us? We’re obsessed with becoming our customers 1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that: Shape the future of data risk management across Westpac’s most significant transformation, with direct influence on risk culture, governance, and strategic outcomes. 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 To get started, simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button We’re 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. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website. UNITE
