Senior Manager Pricing Strategy

About ASB and the Role

At ASB Bank, our mission is to empower customers to get "One Step Ahead" by providing essential tools and support to enhance their financial wellbeing. Our Personal Banking Product & Pricing team manages the development and ongoing enhancement of pricing strategies across Personal Banking products. With team expansion underway, the Pricing function is focused on addressing rising demand, strategic prioritization, and new opportunities.

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Manager - Pricing Strategy to lead the formulation and implementation of pricing for home lending products. This is a key position within a dynamic team, where your contributions will directly impact customer experiences, business outcomes, and future pricing initiatives.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and deployment of pricing strategies and related projects for home lending.
• Analyze market developments, competitor behavior, and customer insights to formulate actionable pricing recommendations.
• Develop detailed business cases and strategic papers to inform senior leadership decisions.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance portfolio results, improve customer experience, and drive commercial performance.
• Collaborate with diverse teams including Analytics, Risk & Governance, Finance, and Product to ensure comprehensive, aligned pricing decisions.
• Help advance pricing frameworks, tools, and methodologies within the Personal Banking division.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven expertise in pricing, strategy, commercial management, or a related field.
• Sound commercial judgment with the ability to balance growth ambitions, customer outcomes, and risk factors.
• Proficiency in using data and insights to guide strategic decision-making.
• Skilled in crafting persuasive recommendations and effectively communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management and influencing capabilities.
• Experience working in complex organizational settings and cross-functional collaboration.

While prior banking experience is advantageous, candidates from varied industries with robust pricing and commercial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Working Culture and Benefits

At ASB, our core values shape how we engage with one another, our customers, and communities. These include:

• Kia Manaaki | Care: Supporting people, customers, and communities to realize their potential.
• Kia Māia | Courage: Doing the right thing, even in challenging situations.
• Kia Mahira | Curiosity: Fostering sound judgment and thoughtful decision-making.

In addition to impactful work influencing a leading New Zealand bank's pricing strategy, employees benefit from:

• Opportunities for career advancement through training, mentorship, and internal mobility.
• Access to health and wellbeing programs such as Southern Cross Wellbeing One.
• Attractive benefits including discounted banking services, insurance options, and parental leave enhancements.
• Flexible, supportive work arrangements enabling personal and professional growth.

Additional Information

If you are motivated to shape pricing approaches and positively influence ASB’s business outcomes and customer experiences, we invite you to apply with a resume and cover letter detailing your relevant expertise.

Successful candidates must undergo pre-employment verifications, potentially including Police and Credit Checks, Anti-Money Laundering compliance, qualification validations, and international screening if applicable.