Senior Operational Risk and Compliance Manager
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Wellington Central, Wellington
Compliance & Risk (Banking & Financial Services)
Full time
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Posted 7h ago

We’re looking for motivating leaders to join Kiwibank!
Bring your experience in risk & compliance, crisis management, insurance and/or internal audit
Based in Auckland or Wellington with the flexibility of our hybrid work arrangements
One of the most comprehensive parental leave benefits available in Aotearoa

This is us. Where you matter.

Making a difference for all Kiwi starts with making a difference for our people. Flexibility, growth, challenging and rewarding work - this is Kiwibank. A place where you can belong and thrive – we are as ambitious as we are caring. We have big ideas and big plans. For you, for Kiwibank and for all Kiwi.

This is us. Where making an impact matters.

As a Senior Risk Manager, reporting to the Head of Risk Operations, you will combine strategy, and thought leadership in this first-line risk role. Lead a small team of experts to deliver Operational Risk and Compliance for our support divisions, including Legal, Risk, People, Purpose & Brand, and Finance, and play an active role in supporting the Crisis Management team to deliver on their mandates. Additionally, you will coordinate Kiwibank's Corporate Insurance Programme.

In this role, you will work closely with Executives to manage their risk profiles and provide coaching and guidance to GMs and Heads of Departments on effective risk management practices and the establishment of appropriate controls. You will also be involved in driving initiatives to uplift risk maturity and respond to regulatory changes.

This is us. Where your expertise matters.

At Kiwibank, we will help you build on your strengths and learn new skills, but in the meantime, we would love to hear from you if you have some of the following:

An effective leader known for fostering a supportive and inspirational environment, operating with a growth mindset.
Demonstrate experience in developing and leading high performing teams.
Hands on experience in a crisis management team role.
Experience in line one risk management, ideally within the banking or financial services industry.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate complex concepts to senior stakeholders and external contacts.
Proficiency with formal report writing for executives and boards.
Experience in designing and identifying controls, improving processes and designing controls testing programmes.

You do not need to tick every box here to be considered!

Apply Now – applications close on 21 October 2024. For a copy of the Position Description email [email protected]. We will be reviewing resumes throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to withdraw the ad at any time.
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Banking & Financial Services
1,001-5,000 employees

We truly are a Kiwi bank, with every cent of our profit staying right here in New Zealand. We're ambitious for New Zealand and New Zealanders. Our purpose is to make Kiwi better off. We are passionate about creating a sustainable future by making tamariki, Kiwi and Aotearoa better off. This drives everything we do to ensure we're making a real difference as a business. Our first Kiwibank branch opened in 2002 and since then we've grown and expanded into one of the country's biggest banks. This is Kiwibank.

We truly are a Kiwi bank, with every cent of our profit staying right here in New Zealand. We're ambitious for New Zealand and New Zealanders. Our purpose is to make Kiwi better off. We are passionate about creating a sustainable future by making tamariki, Kiwi and Aotearoa better off. This drives everything we do to ensure we're making a real difference as a business. Our first Kiwibank branch opened in 2002 and since then we've grown and expanded into one of the country's biggest banks. This is Kiwibank.
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Market Leading Parenthood Package
Diversity & Inclusion
Great Flexibility
Wellbeing Days
Supported Leave
Health Insurance and Life Cover
Learning & Development Opportunities
Staff Banking Package
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