22 October 2026
Senior Risk Management Specialist



About the Company
Partner with a market-leading financial services brand providing critical protection across New Zealand. Renowned for modern operations, strong capital stability, and an inclusive workplace culture, this organisation empowers its teams to innovate, maintain high governance standards, and drive meaningful customer outcomes. You will join a highly respected risk and compliance division supporting group-wide strategic growth.

About the Role
Drive enterprise risk management practices across key business divisions while acting as a trusted commercial adviser to senior leaders. You will own control assurance programs, influence continuous process improvement, and deliver high-impact risk insights that empower informed strategic decision-making across the broader business.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement risk frameworks and monitor key indicators across the division.
• Partner proactively with senior leaders to influence strategic risk outcomes.
• Manage control assurance programs to maintain ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Deliver timely risk reporting and actionable insights to governance committees.
• Lead risk assessments on new products, projects, and process improvements.

So Who Are You And What Is Your Profile?

• Immediately available to start
• Financial services background with deep risk framework expertise.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to evaluate complex insurance processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills to challenge and influence constructively.
• Proven capability in managing BCM requirements and coordinating audits.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent specialist industry risk experience.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package 
• Modern hybrid working model with WFH flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits package.
• High-performing, supportive, and collaborative team environment.

Ready to lead risk strategy and drive commercial decisions? Apply now for immediate consideration.
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