Assistant Manager / Manager / Senior Manager - Enterprise Risk

About KPMG

KPMG is a globally trusted professional services firm committed to helping clients solve complex problems, manage transitions, and grow sustainably. We emphasize expertise, insightful clarity, and purposeful engagement with our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Role Overview

We are seeking motivated professionals to join our team as Assistant Manager, Manager, or Senior Manager during an exciting phase of growth and transformation across multiple sectors. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive risk management services to leading New Zealand corporates, banks, and insurers, aimed at bolstering business performance and supporting national prosperity.

Daily Responsibilities

• Participate as a vital member of the Governance, Risk and Compliance Services team within the broader consulting division.
• Advise clients on pragmatic, simplified, and leading practices for managing risk and compliance effectively.
• Support clients in advancing their risk management practices and guide them through organizational change initiatives.
• Design and evaluate risk management frameworks, policies, standards, governance structures, and reporting processes; foster risk-aware cultures across client organizations.
• Lead and facilitate client workshops and sessions, review relevant documentation, and prepare detailed client reports and deliverables.
• Contribute to team business development efforts by supporting thought leadership creation, proposal development, and opportunity identification in client engagements.
• Demonstrate expertise in risk management functions and current topical issues.
• Engage collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to achieve successful project outcomes.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in risk management roles, ideally within financial services or a second line of defense risk function.
• Proficient knowledge of risk and compliance frameworks, risk management methodologies, and associated practices.
• Experience in operational risk or related areas with transferable capabilities is advantageous.
• Exhibits a positive, adaptable approach with eagerness to embrace new challenges and grow professionally.
• Confident communicator, able to work inclusively and collaboratively within teams.

Additional Information

This recruitment is handled directly by KPMG's Talent Acquisition team; recruitment agencies will be contacted only if necessary.

KPMG fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, mental health needs, or neurodivergence. Accessibility support is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Employee Benefits and Work Culture

• Annual incentive program participation.
• Opportunities for both local and international secondments.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements combining office, client sites, and home office to suit individual preferences.
• Flexible leave policies, including ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Gender-neutral parental leave policy offering 18 weeks of fully paid leave for all new parents.
• Paid membership of a professional association of choice.
• Access to digital accreditations via Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning with customized learning pathways.
• Special discounts on insurance, banking, and lifestyle services.
• Inclusion in various affinity networks promoting diversity and equity, such as Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility, and Wahine groups.
• Involvement opportunities with environmental initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.
• Participation in social clubs and community-building events.
• Paid time off for volunteering and community activities.
• Health and wellness benefits including free flu vaccinations, counseling, additional wellbeing leave, and extensive wellness resources.