Senior Technology Risk Manager

Help shape a stronger, safer future for technology at ASB.

At ASB, we're all about helping our customers get one step ahead. As technology continues to transform banking, strong risk management and controls are essential to delivering innovative solutions while maintaining trust, resilience, and accountability.

We're looking for a Senior Technology Risk Manager to join our Technology Controls Office, where you'll play a critical role in strengthening controls governance, assurance, and risk management practices across Technology, Cybersecurity, and Data. This role supports both the Technology, Data & AI (TDA) Division and Modernisation Division, providing a unique opportunity to influence risk outcomes at an enterprise level while partnering with senior leaders, delivery teams, auditors, and risk specialist

If you're passionate about technology risk, controls, assurance, and continuous improvement, and enjoy providing trusted advice that helps teams move confidently and safely, we'd love to hear from you.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As a Senior Technology Risk Manager, you'll help maintain a strong and sustainable controls environment across ASB's technology landscape by delivering governance, assurance, reporting, and control uplift activities. You'll provide specialist advice, constructive challenge, and practical solutions that strengthen accountability and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Delivering controls governance, assurance, and uplift activities across Technology, Cybersecurity, and Data risk domains.
• Supporting the ongoing evolution and adoption of ASB's risk management approach and controls framework.
• Planning, coordinating, and delivering Controls Assessment Programme activities.
• Providing trusted risk, controls, assurance, and compliance advice while constructively challenging stakeholders to drive better outcomes.
• Maintaining and enhancing the Technology Controls Library and supporting effective control lifecycle management.
• Monitoring and reporting on control effectiveness, assurance outcomes, risks, issues, and remediation initiatives.
• Partnering with Technology teams, Line 1 Risk, Internal Audit, and other key stakeholders to support governance, audit, and regulatory outcomes.
• Driving opportunities to simplify, automate, uplift, and continuously improve controls management practices.
• Promoting a strong culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement across Technology.

Ngā mea kia whai angitū ahau? | What you'll bring

We're looking for a confident and influential risk professional who can balance pragmatism with strong governance outcomes.

You'll Ideally Have

• Strong knowledge of technology risk, controls, compliance, and assurance practices.
• 8+ years of experience in technology risk, controls, audit, assurance, or a related environment.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks, controls lifecycle management, and controls assessment methodologies.
• Strong judgement, analytical thinking, and practical problem-solving capabilities.
• The confidence to provide credible advice, oversight, and constructive challenge.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex information for different audiences.
• A self-driven approach, adaptability, and a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

Why join ASB?

At ASB, we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive.

Work your way

We recognise life is about more than work. That's why we offer flexibility and support to help you balance your career, family, wellbeing, and personal commitments.

Invest in your wellbeing

From health insurance and wellbeing initiatives to flexible leave options and tailored benefits, we're committed to supporting you inside and outside of work.

Make an impact

This is an opportunity to influence risk and control outcomes across some of ASB's most important technology, cybersecurity, and transformation initiatives while working alongside highly skilled professionals.

Grow your career

Whether you're deepening your expertise in technology risk, expanding your enterprise influence, or developing leadership capability, ASB provides learning pathways, mentoring, and meaningful career opportunities.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

At ASB, we know exceptional candidates don't always meet every requirement. If you're excited by the opportunity and believe your experience could add value, we encourage you to apply.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality and must be submitted through our online careers site.