Senior Manager - Credit Strategy & Policy, Wholesale Banking Credit Risk

About the Position

Are you a senior credit risk leader looking to shape strategy at the highest levels of a global bank?

This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you'll influence credit risk policy, portfolio strategy, regulatory engagement, and complex credit decisioning across Wholesale Banking and Commercial Real Estate.

This is a 6 months fixed term contract

In this individual contributor role as Senior Manager - Credit Strategy & Policy, Wholesale Banking Credit Risk, you’ll work closely with executive stakeholders locally and globally, playing a critical role in maintaining a strong risk culture while supporting sustainable business growth. You'll lead the development of credit risk frameworks, oversee portfolio performance and provisioning activities, and provide expert guidance on significant lending exposures and strategic initiatives.

You'll regularly engage with regulators, executive committees, and international stakeholders, helping navigate an evolving risk landscape and drive meaningful outcomes for the business.

If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy influencing senior decision-makers, and bring deep institutional credit risk expertise, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact within one of Australia's leading banks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of credit risk policies aligned with regulatory and business objectives.
• Drive portfolio strategy, capital management, provisioning, and credit risk oversight across Wholesale Banking and Commercial Real Estate.
• Partner with executive leaders, regulators, and global stakeholders to deliver strategic risk initiatives and regulatory outcomes.
• Exercise delegated credit authority and provide risk guidance on complex lending transactions and portfolio exposures.
• Lead key risk transformation, governance, and reporting initiatives to strengthen risk management capabilities.

Requirements

• Significant experience in institutional, corporate, commercial real estate, or wholesale banking credit risk.
• Deep understanding of prudential regulation, regulatory capital frameworks, and portfolio risk management.
• Experience engaging with regulators and leading credit risk governance, policy, or model oversight activities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge at the executive level.
• Proven analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications.

We Offer

• Discounted ING Health Insurance
• An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing
• An IMPACT day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity

About the Company

At ING, we’re all about making life simpler and more rewarding - for the people who bank with us, the team members who work with us, and the communities we’re proud to support. Joining ING means stepping into an environment where your individuality isn’t just welcomed - it’s celebrated. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, inclusive, and supportive, giving you the freedom to be yourself, so you can do your thing.

Whether you’re taking ownership of exciting projects, thinking outside the box, or working with global colleagues, you’ll find ING is the kind of place where growth isn’t just a possibility; it’s a promise. As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and Family Inclusive workplace, you’ll feel the difference in how we value and champion our people.

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities, and how you align with our values - not on ticking every box. So, if you’re interested but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. We’re invested in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. We’re your allies in helping you do your thing during the recruitment process, so let us know (email below) if you require any support or adjustments when you apply.

Sound like your kind of vibe? We can’t wait to hear from you!

(One last note: We operate using a direct talent sourcing model, so no agency introductions, please.)

ING is Australia’s most recommended bank according to RFI Global’s Consumer Atlas Survey, January–June 2025 (n = 29,510) when compared to customers of the 10 largest ADIs operating in Australia.

Need more?

Contact: Skye Griffiths on [email protected]

For support and adjustments, including DEI, LGBTQI+ confidential application support enquiries: [email protected]

Applications close Monday 28th September

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