Compliance & Risk (Banking & Financial Services) If you're a proactive risk and compliance professional ready to make a significant impact for a growing company, then this is the role for you! We have a great compliance culture and recognise that doing right is key to our success. We're an industry leader in the financial advice and property sector, and want your expertise to help us shape the future of financial services! About Us At 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. About the Role Step into a pivotal role where your expertise will directly influence the integrity and efficiency of our risk and compliance practices across the Opes Group. Reporting to the Group Director, you will be instrumental in ensuring our risk management framework and compliance assurance program are not only maintained, but continually enhanced to meet the demands of diverse regulatory environments, including the FMA and REA. You will lead the charge in developing and implementing risk management policies, managing risk registers, and conducting thorough risk assessments for all departments, including new services, systems, and stakeholders. Your role also includes preparing insightful reports for the Directors and wider Senior Management, ensuring compliance with relevant data privacy and protection laws, and guiding the organisation on emerging regulatory changes. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures tailored to the unique needs of our business. Maintain and monitor risk registers across all departments, performing detailed risk assessments. Prepare risk register reports and analysis for review by the Group Director, ensuring Senior Management is informed and proactive. Oversee and maintain the Compliance Assurance Programme, making recommendations for continuous improvement. Ensure IT systems and procedures comply with relevant data privacy and protection laws, regulations, and policies. Execute the annual compliance plan and assist in the development of internal control assurance programs. Conduct internal controls audits in line with the internal controls assurance programme. Stay updated with new regulatory requirements and ensure Opes Group's compliance with FMA, REA, and other relevant regulations. Engage with stakeholders to provide expert guidance on risk management and compliance best practices. Maintain good relationships with key people across diverse regulatory bodies to enhance collaboration and keep your finger on the pulse. About You Ideally, 5+ years of experience in Risk Management within the financial services or legal industry in New Zealand. (Experience with the FMA even more ideal!) A tertiary qualification in business, commerce, or risk management. Proven track record in developing and implementing risk management and compliance frameworks. If you've worked in a start-up or boutique firm, and helped them build their compliance framework, let's talk! Strong analytical skills, with the ability to report back to the wider business on relevant changes. In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards. We have multiple companies, spanning multiple authorities. You need to be able to advise across the board and be adaptable enough to work in with our love for agility. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to confidently engage with senior management and stakeholders. Tech savvy. Adaptable and agile: we like to move fast and pounce on opportunities. You need to be able to balance compliance with our desire to make bold moves. Why Join Us? Strategic Impact: Your work will directly influence the future of our organisation, driving change and enhancing our risk and compliance framework. We actually listen and really value this area of our business! Growth and Development: Opes fosters a culture of growth, offering opportunities for career advancement within a supportive and dynamic environment. Gain the chance to be a key player in a leading financial services and property Group in New Zealand. Competitive Rewards: Enjoy a competitive remuneration package, free medical insurance, an inner city car park (CHCH only), and work for a company you feel proud of. Great culture! The whole lot of us are professional and friendly, hardworking and compliant. We have an open-door management structure, and love to celebrate wins! We have in-office Friday drinks and birthday celebrations (where you get cake, champers, a card and a gift!) and you can pull up a seat next to anyone at all and have a good chat. Please apply with your Cover Letter and CV, addressed to Eleanor. Please note we tend to get a high volume of applications - with that in mind, please anticipate receiving an invite to interview within 2 weeks, and all other comms within 3-4 weeks of receiving. 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? 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