Associate Director – Institutional Non-Financial Risk (Port Moresby)

About the role

The Associate Director, Institutional Non-Financial Risk will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders in PNG, ensuring that non‑financial risks across Markets, Transaction Banking, Corporate Finance and Coverage are identified, assessed and managed within the bank’s risk appetite.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic risk advice to senior leaders, enabling informed decision‑making and sustainable growth.
• Challenge and oversee the country risk profile, key risk themes, control effectiveness and risk in change initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with business leadership, the second line of defence and other control partners to align risk management outcomes.
• Lead adherence to the non‑financial risk framework, including governance forums, reporting, escalation and decision‑making processes.
• Translate emerging regulatory requirements into practical business processes and control frameworks.
• Support the delivery of the PACT program, strengthening group‑wide non‑financial risk capabilities.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in non‑financial risk management within a banking or financial services environment.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive risk‑aware culture.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk governance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills.

Required skills

• Risk assessment and mitigation techniques.
• Regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Risk governance and reporting.