Head of B&PB Investment and Execution

About the role

As Head of Investment and Execution in ANZ's Business & Private Bank, you will turn strategic priorities into disciplined, well-governed, funded and measurable delivery outcomes. The role leads investment governance, portfolio execution, benefits management, delivery reporting and performance insights across B&PB, setting the standards, processes, rhythms and controls needed for effective prioritisation and execution. This is a secondment / fixed-term position of 12 months, full-time, based in Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney.

Key responsibilities

• Own the design, operation and continuous improvement of the divisional investment execution system, including the BAU system, and lead the planning and prioritisation cycle
• Govern the divisional operating rhythm, decision rights and escalation pathways across Managing Directors, Initiative Leads and delivery teams
• Lead investment governance and portfolio management, from strategic allocation and business case challenge through to benefits realisation and closure
• Lead portfolio planning, forecasting, financial management, benefits realisation and reporting in partnership with Finance
• Support initiative owners in managing and escalating investment and delivery risks, and enable trade-off decisions within fixed capacity
• Lead governance forums, performance measures and reporting standards, giving executives a clear, forward-looking view of portfolio health
• Build a high-performing Investment & Execution team and influence senior leaders on investment and prioritisation decisions

Required profile

• Extensive experience leading portfolio governance, investment oversight and complex business execution in large organisations
• Proven experience leading complex initiative delivery, including planning, governance, risk and dependency management
• Ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and lead teams
• Good to have: Business & Private Bank experience, knowledge of ANZ delivery and investment frameworks, and experience delivering large-scale transformation and change

Required skills

• Portfolio funding, forecasting, budgeting, benefits realisation and financial performance management
• Execution system design, reporting and governance discipline
• Data-informed decision-making and risk and controls mindset