Adviser, Deposit Taking

Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to ensuring fair outcomes for consumers in New Zealand's financial services. In this impactful role, you'll support effective regulation while assessing risks and engaging with market participants. You'll leverage your skills in non-financial risk management and relationship building to contribute to meaningful work that prioritizes consumer treatment. With a commitment to learning and development, you'll have opportunities to grow your career in a diverse and inclusive environment that values your unique contributions. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the role for you!

Benefits

4% KiwiSaver contribution

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave over Christmas

Generous referral bonus

Swap public holiday leave

Leadership development access

Technical training

External coaching

Wellness and social activities

Qualifications

• Exposure to non-financial risk management and analysis.
• Motivated by fair consumer treatment and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for effective regulation in banking and non-bank sectors.
• Assess sector risks and engage with market participants.

Skills

Non-financial risk management

Risk analysis

Relationship building

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Job description

A great place to work. With great work to do.

Ours is a meaningful and impactful role, as a kaitiaki of the financial services in Aotearoa. We oversee a market that does right by everyone, ensuring better outcomes for all New Zealanders. Our role as a kaitiaki is brought to life by our values; Look to the Horizon, Help the Team Work, Make the Calls and Open Hearts, Open Minds.

Te Tūranga | The Role

You will get to provide support and input into how we achieve effective regulation of conduct in the banking and non-bank deposit taking sectors. You will also be assessing sector risks and entity performance and engaging with market participants.There is lots of room to grow and learn.

Intrigued as to how your experience might translate here?

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?

Ultimately the work you'll do will help support fair outcomes for consumers; and you'll get the opportunity to be part of some interesting, challenging, and thought-provoking work at the forefront of regulatory delivery.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Ideally you will have previous exposure to non-financial risk management and analysis or come from a line 1 or line 2 risk role.We’ll be keen for you to show us why you're motivated by fair consumer treatment and how you've put fair consumer outcomes first in your previous roles.

You'll also bring great relationship building skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels. We'll support you as you apply your natural curiosity and critical thinking skills to your work at the FMA.

You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At FMA a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.

Ngāpainga | What we offer

We offer some great benefits including a 4% KiwiSaver contribution, health and life insurance cover, paid leave over the Christmas period, a generous $1,500 refer a friend bonus as well as an ability to swap public holiday leave with other days that mean more to you. Additionally, we have exceptional learning and development opportunities including access to leadership development, technical training, and external coaching.

At the FMA we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic self to work each day. We offer a range of wellness and social activities designed to support our people with aspects of their personal and professional lives and genuinely connect with their colleagues.

At FMA, you'll be part of an organization that values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our team members.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If this sounds like your next opportunity, then please apply today.

For more information, please check out the position description below or on our careers site or email: [e-mail].

Applications close 5pm, Monday 12 May 2025, however may be closed earlier if a high volume of applications are received.

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