Adviser, Investor Information

Financial Markets Authority NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% KiwiSaver

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave over Christmas

Holiday swaps

Learning & development

Job summary

Financial Markets Authority NZ is seeking an Adviser/Senior Adviser to join the Investor Information team in Auckland. You will help improve the quality of investor information across disclosure documents, websites, and advertising, while engaging with market participants and advisers to strengthen disclosures and regulatory compliance.

You'll assess risks arising from investor information and contribute to guidance, projects, and regulatory initiatives.

Qualifications

• A few years' experience in financial services, funds management, financial markets, regulation, law, or a related environment.
• Strong analytical capability and willingness to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to potential harm arising from investor information and disclosure practices.
• Review disclosure documents, websites, advertising, and other investor communications.
• Support the assessment of investment offers across managed funds, KiwiSaver, debt, equity and derivative products.
• Engage with market participants and advisers to improve disclosure practices and support compliance.
• Contribute to guidance, projects, and regulatory initiatives that strengthen investor confidence.
• Provide research, analysis and advice to support decision-making across the FMA.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Learning agility

Job description

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

Ours is a meaningful and impactful role, as a kaitiaki (caretaker) 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.

We are looking for an Adviser/Senior Adviser to join our Investor Information team, where you’ll helps improve the quality of information available to investors across disclosure documents, websites, advertising, and other communications. If you are interested in applying for the Senior Adviser opportunity, check out our careers website at careers.fma.govt.nz

The Investor Information team works to improve the quality of information available to investors across a range of disclosure channels, including product disclosure statements, websites, social media, and advertising.

As an Adviser, you'll help identify and respond to risks arising from investor information, supporting the FMA's work to ensure New Zealanders can make informed financial decisions.

You'll work across a range of matters, from reviewing disclosure documents and advertising material to assessing complaints and engaging directly with financial market participants and their advisers. Supported by experienced colleagues, you'll contribute to regulatory work that helps improve investor outcomes and market integrity.

In this role, you will:

• Assess and respond to potential harm arising from investor information and disclosure practices.
• Review disclosure documents, websites, advertising, and other investor communications.
• Support the assessment of investment offers across managed funds, KiwiSaver, debt, equity and derivative products.
• Engage with market participants and advisers to improve disclosure practices and support compliance.
• Contribute to guidance, projects, and regulatory initiatives that strengthen investor confidence.
• Provide research, analysis and advice to support decision-making across the FMA.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise in financial markets regulation while gaining exposure to IPOs, investment funds, new products, and emerging market developments. You'll join a collaborative and highly capable team where you'll learn from experienced professionals and make a meaningful contribution to New Zealand's financial system.

We're looking for a curious and motivated professional who enjoys analysing complex issues, learning new concepts, and working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes. You'll be comfortable navigating ambiguity, exercising sound judgement, and taking a practical, risk-based approach to your work.

You’ll likely have a few years' experience in financial services, funds management, financial markets, regulation, law, or a related environment. Most importantly, you'll bring a genuine interest in financial markets, strong analytical capability, and a willingness to learn.

You'll have:

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with legislation, regulation, disclosure requirements, or other complex frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to assessing risk.
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly learn new subject matter.
• Strong planning, organisation and self-management skills.

Whether your background is in law, finance, regulation, or financial services, if you're excited by the opportunity to develop specialist expertise and contribute to better outcomes for investors, we'd love to hear from you.

You don't need to meet every requirement to apply. At the FMA, a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture. If you bring most of what we're looking for and are excited by the opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
• Health and life insurance cover
• Paid leave over the Christmas period
• The ability to swap public holidays for days that hold personal significance
• Exceptional learning and development opportunities, including technical training and leadership programmes

At the FMA, we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We also offer a range of wellbeing, social, and professional development opportunities that help our people thrive and connect.

The appointing salary range for this role is$95,000 - $105,000, plus 4% KiwiSaver and the benefits outlined above. Final offers will reflect experience, skills, and internal equity. Pay equity and pay parity are important to us, and we're committed to fairness and transparency throughout the recruitment process.