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A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced compliance professional to join a leading New Zealand financial services organisation during an exciting period of transformation and growth.

This senior leadership role sits within the Non-Financial Risk function and is responsible for providing expert compliance advice, oversight and challenge across the organisation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory obligations are effectively managed while helping the business navigate an increasingly complex risk environment.
This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic outcomes, strengthen compliance capability across the organisation, and contribute to a strong and sustainable risk culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trusted compliance advice and guidance to senior leaders and key business stakeholders.
• Lead the interpretation and implementation of regulatory requirements and emerging industry expectations.
• Support the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks, policies and standards.
• Monitor compliance obligations and conduct thematic reviews to identify areas of risk and improvement.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure compliance considerations are embedded within key initiatives and decision-making processes.
• Manage regulatory interactions, submissions and reporting requirements where required.
• Deliver effective oversight and challenge across compliance risk matters while supporting commercially practical outcomes.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of risk and compliance culture across the organisation.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant compliance, regulatory risk or non-financial risk experience gained within the banking, financial services, insurance or broader private sector environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance obligations within a highly regulated industry.
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice and influence senior executives and stakeholders.
• Experience developing and enhancing compliance frameworks, policies, controls or assurance programmes.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to build credibility across all levels of an organisation.
• A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to risk management.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, with professional compliance or risk qualifications highly regarded.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Senior leadership exposure with regular engagement across executive and senior management teams.
• The opportunity to influence meaningful change within a well-established and respected organisation.
• A collaborative and supportive culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.
• Competitive remuneration package and genuine career development opportunities.

If you’re a seasoned compliance professional looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact while partnering closely with business leaders, we’d love to hear from you.
 
To apply for this position, please visit www.h2r.co.nz and refer to reference number 1255076. For further information please contact Chavvah on 09 368 7300. All applications will be acknowledged by email.