Head of Risk & Compliance (Based in New Zealand)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Risk & Compliance to join the expanding legal, risk & compliance team of a leading Global Professional Services firm in New Zealand.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Risk & Compliance to join the expanding legal, risk & compliance team of a leading Global Professional Services firm in New Zealand. This dynamic role offers the chance for an experienced Risk & Compliance professional to work across two of their regulated financial services businesses and provide leadership and strategic advice on risk and compliance.

About this role:

As the Head of Risk & Compliance, you will lead a team of 3 and have matrix reporting into the New Zealand General Counsel and Australia. Your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting & developing the team
- Partnering with key stakeholders to provide leadership and strategic advice on risk & compliance
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders within the Pacific team to strike the right balance between support and autonomy for the NZ businesses
- Leading risk and control assessments, monitoring business risk profiles and high-risk projects, and overseeing issue management and remediation.
- Providing expert input into risk frameworks
- Delivering training and guidance
- Promoting continuous improvement
- Participate in local and global initiatives requiring risk and compliance input
- Preparing concise reporting for business leadership and boards and committees
- Maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors and regulators to ensure compliance

This company prides itself on its commitment to growth and innovation. The company's learning and development offerings are robust, ensuring that every employee has the tools they need to succeed. The culture here is one where people genuinely care about each other and their work.

About you:

The ideal candidate for the Head of Risk & Compliance role has outstanding people leadership skills and strong commercial acumen. The candidate must have:

- 5+ years’ experience working in a senior risk or compliance role
- Experience working in or providing services to a regulated financial services business
- Ability to lead and create highly successful teams
- Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced changing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with senior stakeholders and present at board level

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates