With more than 20 years in mortgage and insurance distribution, NZ Financial Services Group brings together the widest range of support services in the market. We are home to more than 1000 members that offer home loan, insurance, and other financial services across New Zealand.
NZ Financial Services Group was formed in 2013 when two of New Zealand's leading financial services groups, Allied Kiwi and Loan Market, merged to create one of the largest financial services companies in the country. We are proudly a family owned, privately held business built on strong family values.
About the role - The Risk Manager will be responsible for identifying, analysing, and mitigating risks across various aspects of our organisation. This role requires a keen understanding of potential threats to our business objectives and the ability to develop strategies to minimise their impact.
You will also lead a team who will provide insights through data and control testing and work with key NZFSG stakeholders and leaders to execute, manage and monitor risk policies and standards to uplift risk maturity in the business.
Key responsibilities - Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats to the organisation's objectives, including financial, operational, strategic, and compliance risks.
Analyse and evaluate the likelihood and potential impact of identified risks, considering internal and external factors, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans to reduce the likelihood and impact of identified risks, collaborating with relevant stakeholders across the organisation.
Risk Monitoring and Reporting:Establish robust monitoring mechanisms to track the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and provide regular reports to senior management and relevant stakeholders on the status of key risks and mitigation efforts.
Internal Controls:Review and enhance internal control procedures and policies to strengthen risk management practices and promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability throughout the organisation.
Business Continuity Planning:Develop and maintain a management plan to effectively respond to and recover from potential crises or emergencies, ensuring business continuity and minimising reputational damage.
Influence and lead the development of an active risk culture across the division.
Ensuring NZFSG meets the requirements of our Compliance Assurance Programme, internal policies, frameworks and risk appetite tolerances.
Delivery:Contribute to the delivery risk and compliance projects and strategic initiatives.
Leadership:As the subject matter expert, provide advice and support to the organisation to ensure compliance to our obligations. Coach, mentor and develop the team of analysts and champions on an ongoing basis to uplift risk maturity in the business.
Stakeholder Engagement:Develop effective working relationships with Senior Management and a diverse group of key stakeholders.
Reporting:Develop and present quality and effective reporting to the Risk & Compliance Committee, NZFSG Board and external regulators, including FMA, as required.
Skills and Experience you'll bring to the role - Experience in either Line 1/2 Risk Management and Compliance, Quality Assurance, Operations and/or operational excellence will be invaluable in this role.7+ years in financial services, risk management, operations and / or operational excellence.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate and convey complex information to a diverse group of stakeholders.You will have the confidence to challenge Senior Management independently and constructively.Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You can identify and develop/influence effective mitigations in complex processing environments.Your attention to detail, analytical capability, ability to collaborate with stakeholders will be instrumental to your success in this role.
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