Compliance Manager - Risk, AI-Driven Controls & Growth

PwC South Africa; Auckland; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Wellbeing allowance

Life & income protection

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteering leave

Flexible working

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking a Compliance Manager to embed regulatory obligations with practical controls and clear actions. You will lead risk monitoring, foster a culture of robust compliance, and leverage data and AI tools to improve insights and efficiency across the business.

You will work with stakeholders and offshore teams to strengthen controls and deliver concise leadership reporting, while guiding teams on adopting AI solutions. Flexible working and growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in compliance, risk, legal, or regulatory roles in a regulated environment.
• Ability to use technology and data to improve compliance processes, with AI exposure advantageous.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and apply them in a practical business context.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Assess control design and operating effectiveness in a practical context.
• Experience preparing concise reporting for senior leadership.
• Strong analytical skills, judgement and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage remediation activity and maintain momentum across stakeholders.
• Constructively challenge and improve existing processes; lead with advisory skills on AI solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance monitoring activities to assess adherence to obligations and standards.
• Maintain the obligations register and ensure accuracy and ownership.
• Analyse results and risk indicators to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, and regulatory submissions for leadership forums.
• Partner with business and offshore teams to strengthen controls via technology and AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

Compliance monitoring

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder management

AI-enabled tools exposure

Analytical skills

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

PwC New Zealand is seeking a Compliance Manager to embed regulatory obligations with practical controls and clear actions. You will lead risk monitoring, foster a culture of robust compliance, and leverage data and AI tools to improve insights and efficiency across the business.

You will work with stakeholders and offshore teams to strengthen controls and deliver concise leadership reporting, while guiding teams on adopting AI solutions. Flexible working and growth opportunities are highlighted.