Senior AssociateAssociate Director Risk and Valuation

Description Sydney location Full time permanent Hybrid working environment 2-3 days in office. Whats the role The Group Treasury Chief Investment Office (CIO) is responsible for the active management of the risks that arise from Westpacs day-to-day banking activities with customers and its structural balance sheet positions. This includes Westpac Groups interest rate foreign currency and basis risks liquid assets portfolio collateral obligations short-term funding programs (onshore and offshore) and intraday liquidity risk management. As part of the Financial Insights Risk and Enablement team youll have the opportunity to work closely with Front Office traders to support and enhance CIOs trading and risk management capabilities. Key responsibilities Be the go-to expert for Front Office traders when risk or valuation challenges arise within CIOs risk and P&L platform (Dragon). Your expert guidance and timeliness in diagnosing and resolving the root cause of discrepancies will ensure the trading team have confidence in the platform to make informed decisions. Collaborate with Front Office traders to translate complex valuation and risk mechanics into actionable insights. Partner with Analytics Technology and Treasury teams to design and deliver enhancements to Dragon and other analytical tools to enable new products for the trading team and improve the accuracy of the tools. Act as the CIO subject matter expert for Group Treasury change and enablement initiatives. Drive analytical efficiency and reduce operational risk by identifying designing and implementing simplification opportunities. What do I need Strong quantitative and analytical skill set demonstrated through academic background or practical experience in financial markets risk or data-driven analysis. Relevant tertiary qualifications (Finance Economics Mathematics Engineering Computer Science or similar). At least 3 years of banking experience ideally with exposure to Financial Markets or Treasury. Solid understanding of financial market products Murex product system and Front Office risk / P&L concepts. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in quantitative tools; programming experience (e.g. Python VBA SQL) is a valuable bonus. Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical analysis and trader decision-making. A proactive self-motivated approach and a strong desire to work in a fast-paced collaborative trading environment. 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 To get started simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button 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. 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. Required Experience : Director Key Skills Program assessment,FDA Regulations,Manufacturing & Controls,Program Evaluation,budget forecast,Research Experience,Operations Management,Research & Development,Strategic Planning,Contract Management,Leadership Experience,negotiation #J-18808-Ljbffr