Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights Ensure long-term interests are safeguarded through best practice "Trusted to help New Zealanders protect and grow their wealth" Newly created executive roleFlexible on location (Auckland, Tauranga or Christchurch)Ensure long-term interests are safeguarded through best practice "Trusted to help New Zealanders protect and grow their wealth" First Mortgage Trust (FMT) are extremely proud of the integral role they have in growing the wealth of everyday New Zealanders. Their personal approach has seen them successfully help thousands of borrowers in their property and/or business goals, which in turn has grown the wealth of thousands of investors who have put their trust and confidence in them. It's also critically important for FMT to be part of the communities they operate in, and they are proud to partner with many local organisations and charities and help make a difference through sponsorships. By putting people at the heart of their business, developing and maintaining long standing relationships built on trust, it has seen them grow at an exponential rate, together with the communities and stakeholders whom they serve.The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is a newly created position due to organisational growth. It will be an integral part of a forward-looking Senior Leadership team responsible for achieving the FMT strategy, overall business performance and the provision of a high standard of service to key internal customers. The CRO is responsible for providing strategic direction and effective management of the Credit Risk portfolio and Compliance functions. The position is also instrumental in ensuring quality property lending credit decisions through comprehensive assessment of applications, deriving decisions that balance risk with organisational growth, ultimately ensuring FMT's long-term interests and assets are safeguarded.To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate the following:Minimum of 10 years' experience in credit risk, compliance, and/or risk role within financial servicesMinimum of 5 years' experience specifically in credit decisioning for property lendingExceptional communication skills – presenting, influencing, negotiating and problem solvingDemonstrated ability and previous experience in leading, motivating, and coaching othersProven ability to understand complex information, use strong judgement and demonstrate sound decision makingStrength in the ability to build credibility and instill confidence internally and externallyYou will have proven experience advising a Chief Executive Officer and Board, and be strongly aligned to FMT's values, as these will be defining differentiators in our assessment of your fit and character: Teamwork - they care, connect and collaborateIntegrity - they do the right thing, and Achievement – they get it doneThis is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of the phenomenal growth in private credit with an organisation that truly cares for its people and everyday New Zealanders.To submit your application, please click on the 'apply' button below. For further information, please contact Dale Gray on 09 913 0172 or email ****** Please note applications close noon Friday 22nd November, and will be acknowledged electronically. Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.
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