Senior Risk and Compliance Business Partner

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Risk and Compliance Business Partner to join a respected financial services firm based in Auckland CBD, offering a hybrid working model. This is a senior role focused on partnering with business units to manage risk, compliance, controls, and governance within a regulated environment such as insurance or banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to deliver pragmatic, risk-informed compliance advice that supports commercial objectives.
• Drive the application and continuous use of risk management frameworks across business operations.
• Assist business units in understanding and fulfilling their compliance duties and accountability requirements.
• Coordinate risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs) and aid in monitoring risk controls and key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Provide counsel on governance, policy adherence, regulatory requirements, and operational risk issues.
• Support risk evaluations for new business initiatives and projects.
• Foster strong relationships to elevate the importance of risk and assurance company-wide.
• Encourage and cultivate a robust risk culture through coaching, engagement, and trusted partnership.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in compliance, risk management, governance advisory, or operational risk within financial services, insurance, banking, consulting, or similar regulated environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of first-line risk and compliance functions is highly appreciated.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills with senior leadership.
• A practical, solution-oriented mindset coupled with good judgment to prioritize effectively.
• Experience implementing risk frameworks, conducting RCSAs, monitoring KRIs, and fulfilling regulatory obligations.
• Comfort and confidence working alongside senior executives and diverse business units.
• Familiarity with Australian and/or New Zealand regulatory landscapes is advantageous.

What We Offer

• A visible, senior position collaborating directly with business leaders.
• The chance to shape and strengthen the organization's risk and compliance culture.
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace with hybrid working flexibility.
• Prime Auckland CBD location with competitive remuneration packages.
• Opportunity to join a values-driven company with clear advancement pathways.

Application Information

Candidates must be based in New Zealand with valid work authorization. We encourage applicants who enjoy partnering across businesses with a relationship-focused, pragmatic approach to risk and compliance to apply. Only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.