Compliance & Risk (Banking & Financial Services)Full timeSalary: $140K-$170K +3% Kiwisaver + Bonus + Medical Insurance + EAPOffice based role: Weekdays 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (37.5 hours)Join a rapidly expanding company with a clear vision to become New Zealand's most trusted and respected financial services company.About the RoleReporting to the Group Director, you'll play an essential role in strengthening our risk management and compliance assurance (ensuring alignment with regulations like FMA and REA) across a diverse range of services:Develop sound risk management policies and procedures.Manage our risk registers and conduct assessments across departments.Provide interesting reports and valuable insights to Directors, Senior Management, and Board.Advise stakeholders to directly influence key strategic decisions.Drive our compliance culture across the entire organisation, ensuring staff understand the WHY.Maintain our Compliance Assurance Programme and ensure data security and privacy compliance.Conduct audits and stay updated on regulatory requirements (across FMA, REA, AML, etc).Foster relationships of trust with regulatory bodies across FMA, REA, and other important contacts.What's in it for You?Remuneration and Benefits: $140,000-$170,000 (experience dependent) + eligibility for bonus structure + 3% Kiwisaver + Car Park + Laptop + Phone + EAP (free counselling) + free medical insurance.Growth & Development: Advance in our growing company as part of a passionate team that values innovation & collaboration.Strategic Impact: Shape our risk and compliance strategies at the senior level (report to Group Director and Board).Recognition: Your efforts make a real difference: change the way we ensure compliance and operational efficiency to give our clients the best outcomes.Work-Life Balance: No expectation to work evenings/weekends (we care about preventing burnout).Challenge and Variety: Work across 6 different companies in financial services and property, where no two days are the same.Supportive Management: Regular one-on-ones with Group Director and an open-door management policy.Fantastic Culture: Hardworking, supportive team that values camaraderie and makes coming into the office a joy!Modern Office: Central location, open plan, well-stocked with snacks, and a truly welcoming environment.Job Security: We're growing and progressive! In 5 years our team has gone from 15 to 90! Grow with us.About YouSeasoned professional with senior-level experience in Risk and Compliance management, ideally within NZ financial services or legal sectors (FMA experience ideal).Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, or risk management.Proven track record in creating and implementing risk registers, compliance frameworks, and cultures, ideally in agile environments.Strategic thinker with analytical skills and knowledge of regulatory standards.Strong communicator, tech-savvy, and adaptable to fast-paced settings.Not afraid to lay down the law with staff (compliance is a non-negotiable), and challenge leaders with diplomacy and confidence.About UsAt Opes Partners, we are driven by our vision to become New Zealand's most trusted and respected property investment company. As part of a dynamic Group that spans mortgage advisory, insurance, property management, real estate, investment, and accounting services, we provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to helping our clients achieve their financial goals. Our culture is one of growth, collaboration, and excellence, where every team member's contribution is valued and recognised. Plus, we have the most wonderful, hardworking people!We have a great compliance culture and recognise that doing right is key to our success. But we're maturing our risk and compliance frameworks and want your expertise to help us shape the future of our services.ApplyPlease apply with your Cover Letter and CV to Eleanor. We tend to get a high volume of applications! So those we want to interview will be contacted within 4 days of application.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Risk and Compliance?How many years' experience do you have as a compliance manager?How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Risk?How would you rate your English language skills?
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