Assistant Manager /Manager /Senior Manager - Enterprise Risk

KPMG New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to annual incentive scheme

Opportunities for secondments

Hybrid working options

Flexible leave options

Paid parental leave

Professional association membership

Digital accreditations

Health and wellness benefits

Volunteering time off

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm based in Auckland is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager/Senior Manager to join their Governance, Risk and Compliance Services team. In this role, you will advise clients on effective risk management and compliance strategies while working collaboratively on significant projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in risk management, strong interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude towards professional growth. This position offers diversified project opportunities and a supportive work culture focused on continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in a risk management role, preferably in financial services.
• Knowledge of risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Enthusiasm for new challenges and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on risk and compliance management.
• Develop risk management frameworks and processes.
• Engage with stakeholders collaboratively.

Skills

Risk management knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of compliance frameworks

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

COSO/ISO 31000 familiarity

Job description

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex problems, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

The consulting environment at KPMG is dynamic and fast-paced, offering diverse opportunities to work on challenging projects with leading organisations across various industries. As a consultant at KPMG, you will be part of a collaborative team that provides strategic insights and innovative solutions to help clients address complex business issues and drive growth. You will work with experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

The Opportunity

• We’re looking for Assistant Manager/Manager/Senior Manager to join us during a period of growth and significant change across different sectors.
• KPMG is delivering risk management services/solutions to New Zealand’s corporates/banks/insurers to make a difference and improve their businesses, helping to fuel New Zealand’s prosperity.
• You will have the opportunity to broaden your expertise through a range of interesting projects across various sectors.

Day To Day You Will:

• Work as part of the Governance, Risk and Compliance Services team and as a member of the wider consulting function, you will be a key member of project and engagement teams, advising clients on:
• Pragmatic, simplified and best practice approaches to risk and compliance management;
• Evolving risk management approaches and supporting them on their journey through that change;
• Risk management frameworks/ policies/ standards, risk governance structure, risk management processes, reporting risk information to management and embedding risk culture across the organisation.
• Have the opportunity to play a key role supporting client workshops and sessions, reviewing documents, and developing written reports and client deliverables.
• Play an active role in the development of business for the team, including; supporting thought leadership, development of proposals and the identification of opportunities within client engagements
• Have a strong working knowledge of risk management functions and topical risk management issues
• Bring strong interpersonal skills to successfully engage with a variety of stakeholders and work collaboratively with the wider teams.

About You:

• Experience in risk management role (preferably in financial services sector or Line 2 Risk function);
• Knowledge of Risk and compliance frameworks, risk management and associated methodologies;
• Experience in other related areas with transferable skills and capabilities e.g operational risk experience.
• Positive and flexible attitude and an enthusiasm to embrace new challenges and growth opportunities to gain experience.
• Confident, articulate, and able to operate in an inclusive and collaborative manner.

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Emma Payne on [phone] or email [e-mail]

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

— Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

— Opportunities for local and international secondments

— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

— A paid professional association membership of your choice

— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

—The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprintand become carbon zero by 2030

—An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

—Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

—An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.