Manager Risk Modelling

Our Risk team makes an essential impact across Kiwibank. We develop the frameworks and provide the trusted advice that enable sound business decisions, protect our customers and support sustainable growth. Within Credit Risk, you will join experts who combine deep technical capability with commercial thinking to help Kiwibank challenge traditional approaches and make Kiwi better off.

Kō tātou tēnei. Hei kawe i ngā mahi kia tutuki | This is us.  Where making an impact matters.

As Manager Risk Modelling, you will develop and optimise credit risk models and decision strategies across our Retail, Business and Commercial Banking portfolios. You'll ensure they remain fit for purpose, well governed and aligned to Kiwibank's strategy and risk appetite.

This specialist role influences credit decisioning, portfolio performance and customer outcomes. You'll use data, advanced analytics and machine learning to solve complex problems, improve risk management and identify opportunities. You'll also provide trusted advice and recommendations to senior leaders, governance forums and delivery partners.

Ko tātou tēnei. Kia hāpai i ō pūkenga | This is us.  Where your expertise matters.

At Kiwibank, we will help you build on your strengths and develop new skills, but in the meantime, we would love to hear from you if you have some of the following skills and experience:

Proven experience in credit risk modelling, data science or advanced analytics within banking or financial services

Strong understanding of credit risk and decisioning across Retail, Business or Commercial Banking portfolios

Advanced statistical and analytical capability, using tools such as SAS, R, Python, SQL or equivalent technologies

Experience developing, implementing, monitoring and optimising models or decision strategies

Confident communicating complex concepts and recommendations to technical and non technical audiences

Relevant tertiary qualification in statistics, mathematics, data science, finance or a related field

You do not need to tick every box here to be considered! Above all we are looking for someone who embodies Kiwibank’s purpose and values, (Ngā Kauwaka), and someone who thrives in a vibrant and inclusive work environment.

Tono mai |Apply Now – Join our Kiwibank team and grow your career in an environment where you can belong. Applications close on 30th October. We will be reviewing resumes throughout the advertising period and may withdraw the ad at any time.

For more detailed information on the role, please see the Kiwibank Careers page!

Ko tātou tēnei - Hei hāpai ake i a koe | This is us.  Where you matter.

Making a difference for all Kiwi starts with making a difference for our people. Flexibility, growth, challenging and rewarding work - this is Kiwibank. A place where you can belong and thrive – we are as ambitious as we are caring. We have big ideas and big plans. For you, for Kiwibank and for all Kiwi.