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Kylie Mayes

Summary

I am a seasoned financial services leader and risk professional with extensive experience across strategy, sales, credit, operational risk, remediation, regulatory risk management, remediation, organisational restructuring, digital transformation and innovation.


I work with executive management, business partners, regulators, and board members to deliver sustainable results and achieve business objectives. I have proven results in leading program delivery, navigating complex risk landscapes while driving strategic initiatives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Risk, Group Functions

Westpac Banking Corporation
06.2021 - Current

Head of Risk, Mortgages

Westpac Banking Corporation
11.2018 - 06.2021

As Head of Risk for Line of Business (LOB) within consumer division, led Risk delivery xx transformation of first party mortgages risk management from both financial and non-financial perspective. This included:
• Lead Regulatory engagement with APRA on Prudential matters relating to the Residential Mortgages Portfolio including delivery of xx .

  • Approving risk appetite and corrective actions to manage risks.

• Leading digital transformation of credit processes.
• Approving risk profile reviews, emerging risk

• Endorsing product changes relating to credit, risk based pricing and non-financial risk aspects.
• Oversight of controls and value chain, including providing advice in case of a compliance or operational risk breach.
• Approval authority at xx

Implemented credit risk monitoring and overall risk appetite framework across financial and non-financial risk.
• Responsible for compliance with Risk Management Framework
• Drove application of forward-looking risk monitoring and stress testing framework for portfolio decision making and risk appetite setting.
•Represented divisional CRO at xx

•Supported Crisis Management Team to develop response to the pandemic xx
•Oversight over product changes spanning both financial and non-financial risks including credit policies, campaign executions and pricing.
•Oversight of controls in line with risk management framework and regulation, including providing advice in case of a breach.

National Manager, Commercial Credit

Westpac Banking Corporation
02.2010 - 11.2018

Formed and led the first multi brand team comprising credit underwriting, recovery and workout and second line assurance teams.

Responsible for delivering Commercial Credit strategy and delivering strategic transformation initiatives xx FTE

Commercial Credit Operations Manager

Westpac Banking Corporation
02.2008 - 02.2010
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries successfully while adhering to strict underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of credit policies, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring adherence to compliance guidelines.
  • Implemented innovative credit analysis techniques, leading to improved underwriting standards and reduced loan defaults.
  • Monitored key performance indicators closely, making informed decisions based on trends and patterns observed within the portfolio.
  • Streamlined workflow systems within the department by introducing automation tools that led to increased accuracy and time-saving efficiencies.

Education

Accounting -

Associate Diploma

Business Administration -

Advanced Certificate

Certificate of Executive Leadership -

AGSM @ UNSW Business School
Sydney, NSW

Lean Six Sigma Accreditation - Process Quality Engineering

Kepner-Tregoe

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Management and Governance
  • Financial and Non-Financial Risk Performance
  • Transformation
  • Executive Leadership
  • Cultural Alignment, Coaching & Mentoring

Timeline

Head of Risk, Group Functions

Westpac Banking Corporation
06.2021 - Current

Head of Risk, Mortgages

Westpac Banking Corporation
11.2018 - 06.2021

National Manager, Commercial Credit

Westpac Banking Corporation
02.2010 - 11.2018

Commercial Credit Operations Manager

Westpac Banking Corporation
02.2008 - 02.2010

Accounting -

Associate Diploma

Business Administration -

Advanced Certificate

Certificate of Executive Leadership -

AGSM @ UNSW Business School

Lean Six Sigma Accreditation - Process Quality Engineering

Kepner-Tregoe
Kylie Mayes