Advice Assurance Specialist - fixed term opportunity

FirstCape; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstCape, a premier New Zealand wealth advisory and asset management firm, seeks an Advice Assurance Specialist on a fixed-term basis through September 2027. You will work with JBWere, the wealth management arm, alongside advisers and risk teams to strengthen governance and client outcomes.

Key duties include conducting structured reviews of financial advice and client records, applying risk-based monitoring, providing actionable feedback to advisers, and contributing to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• We require that you have experience in or exposure to financial advice, paraplanning, assurance, or monitoring roles.
• Strong attention to detail to carry out structured reviews and document findings clearly.
• Developing knowledge of financial services regulation and how it applies to advice and client outcomes.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset and ability to use data to support risk-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured reviews of financial advice, portfolios and client records.
• Apply risk-based monitoring using data to identify themes, trends and improvements.
• Provide clear, balanced feedback to advisers to uplift advice quality.
• Partner with advisers and risk/compliance teams to support governance and client outcomes.
• Support reporting and insights to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
• Assist in enhancing advice compliance frameworks, policies and monitoring tools.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across advice processes and record-keeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Structured reviews

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical mindset

Prioritisation and organisation

Self-management

Regulatory knowledge

Financial advice experience

Education

NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) or similar

Job description

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Advice Assurance Specialist - fixed term opportunity

This is a fixed term opportunity through to September 2027.

About First Cape |Mo FirstCape

FirstCape is one of New Zealand’s largest and best resourced wealth advisory and asset management business, creating an enhanced and broadened product offering to help our clients achieve their goals at whatever stage of their investment life cycle. Here at FirstCape, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our success is dependent on the collective talent, expertise, and dedication of each and every one of our team members. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute to their fullest potential.

About the opportunity | Mo te whai waahi

As an Advice Assurance Specialist, you’ll play a key role in supporting the quality and integrity of advice across JBWere - the Wealth Management arm of FirstCape. Working closely with advisers, leaders, and the wider Risk & Compliance team, you’ll conduct structured reviews and provide practical insights to strengthen client outcomes. This fixed-term opportunity offers strong exposure to advice governance, regulation, and continuous improvement in a highly respected wealth management environment.

• Conduct structured reviews of financial advice, portfolios, and client records to assess suitability and alignment with advice processes
• Apply risk-based monitoring approaches using data and insights to identify themes, trends and improvement opportunities
• Provide clear, balanced and practical feedback to advisers, supporting uplift in advice quality and consistency
• Partner with advisers, advisory leaders, and Risk & Compliance teams to support strong governance and client outcomes
• Support delivery of reporting and insights to senior stakeholders and governance forums
• Assist in enhancing advice compliance frameworks, policies, processes and monitoring tools
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across advice processes and record-keeping practices
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture that supports learning, development and shared success

What you will bring to the role | He aha ka kawea e koe ki te mahi

We require that you have:

• Preferablysome experience in or exposure tofinancial advice, paraplanning, assurance, or monitoring roles
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to carry out structured reviews and document findings clearly
• Developing knowledge of financial services regulation and how it applies to advice and client outcomes
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide constructive and practical feedback
• Ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with confidence using data to support risk-based decision-making
• A proactive, self-managing approach with strong prioritisation and organisation skills
• NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) or similar (would be advantageous)

Why work at FirstCape? | He aha mahi i te FirstCape?

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include wellbeing support, volunteer days and a great company culture. We pride ourselves on offering our employees outstanding development and learning opportunities to support career growth, and the opportunity to work alongside the best talent in the market.

We are an inclusive employer and want our workforce to reflect a rich and diverse way of thinking and working. We know people are more than a single identity and the qualities that make each one of us unique need to be valued and embraced. So regardless of your gender, age, background or how you choose to identify, there's room for you to realise your potential here. And importantly, there's room to be yourself.

We’re also committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. Let us know if you have any accessibility requirements so we can work with you to make adjustments where possible to support your application. Alternatively, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role but think you would be a great candidate, please apply explaining why you want the role, how you think your skills or background are transferable, and how you plan to upskill where needed (we will support you with this, but want to know you have thought about this too).

To be eligible to apply, you must have the right to work in New Zealand. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert.