Description Full time position in Auckland, Tauranga or Christchurch. Trusted to help New Zealanders protect and grow their wealth.
Personal approach has successfully helped thousands of borrowers in property and/or business goals, growing wealth of thousands of investors.
Exponential growth alongside communities and stakeholders through partnerships with local organisations and charities.
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.
Minimum requirements include:
Minimum of 10 years' experience in credit risk, compliance, and/or risk role within financial services
Minimum of 5 years' experience specifically in credit decisioning for property lending
Exceptional communication skills – presenting, influencing, negotiating, and problem-solving
Demonstrated ability and previous experience in leading, motivating, and coaching others
Proven ability to understand complex information, use strong judgement, and demonstrate sound decision making
Strength in the ability to build credibility and instill confidence internally and externally
You 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 - we care, connect, and collaborate
Integrity - we do the right thing
Achievement - we get it done
This 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.
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