As an Operational Risk Manager, you’ll have responsibility to perform Line 1 risk management duties and drive the day-to-day risk management activities of the New Zealand business.  

The key objective of the role is ensuring that the first line risk and compliance arrangements are run in an efficient, effective and consistent manner. End to end ownership of Risk Events will be a key requirement of the role, along with close engagement across multiple stakeholders both internally and externally.  

We are looking for a self-starter, an expert in developing risk capabilities and someone who is confident to carry out interactions with a wide range of employees at all levels of the organisation, along with regular communication with both clients and third parties. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

Demonstrates responsibility for the management of incidents/ risk events end to end including; 

Maintaining the risk and events register in line with internal procedures 

Driving actions internally to ensure risk events are well managed 

Liaising with and providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders as required on risk related matters 

Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business and risk to assist in the development and implementation of a robust control framework across the New Zealand business 

Advocate continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for error/risk reduction, improved quality of services and systems, while considering the wider business strategy.  

Produce regular reporting for clients, management and relevant governance forums.  

What are we ideally looking for in a successful candidate? 

Prior experience of a risk or compliance environment is desirable 

Prior or current experience in the financial services industry 

Sound knowledge of the NZ market with a good knowledge of either Kiwisaver or Wealth products (or both) 

Working knowledge of MS office and an aptitude to learn new/tailored applications or tools 

Proven ability to influence to achieve a desired outcome 

Good communication skills, confident in dealing with internal and external clients. 

Able to take initiative learn quickly in a dynamic fast-paced industry 

Why should you join us?   

Be part of a highly successful global business that is leading the delivery of financial services via cloud computing and partners with some of the world’s largest companies. 

Be part of the start-up team in KL with the ability to have direct input and involvement in the processes towards the expected fast growth. 

Convenient office location in the city for commuters. 

A competitive salary and excellent benefits, including full comprehensive Health insurance, Life insurance, additional company leave days after your first 12 months, volunteer leave, sick days, referral bonuses, and more. 

A hybrid 3+2 model combining working from the office and from home. 

We provide global career opportunities for our employees at any of our offices in the UK, Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand, China and more. 

If this role appeals to you, please apply with your cover letter and CV by 31 March 2025 

*Please note we shortlist as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw advertising at any time.  

For more information, please reach out to us on apac_recruitment@fnz.com 

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. 

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. 

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.