Risk & Controls Assurance Analyst

C200 Heartland Bank Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee banking benefits

Insurance package

Sports teams

Pizza & drinks

Job summary

Heartland Bank Limited invites an experienced Line 2 Assurance Analyst to join our Enterprise Risk team. You will independently deliver and report on risk-based assurance across non-financial risk domains, ensuring controls are designed and operating effectively, while identifying weaknesses and practical improvements.

You will engage with senior leaders across the business and contribute to Heartland's evolving risk maturity, maintaining independence and objectivity in all assurance activities.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years' experience within Assurance, Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, or a related Line 2 function
• Experience within banking, financial services, or a regulated environment
• Demonstrated success delivering assurance reviews, audits, control assessments, compliance monitoring activities, or risk reviews
• Experience engaging with senior leaders and governance stakeholders
• Qualification in Business, Commerce, Law or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver risk-based assurance reviews across non-financial risk domains
• Produce high-quality assurance reports with insights to drive improvements
• Provide independent challenge to stakeholders and act as trusted adviser
• Contribute to continual improvement of assurance practices and risk maturity
• Build strong relationships across the business while maintaining independence

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Law, Management

Job description

Heartland Bank Limited invites an experienced Line 2 Assurance Analyst to join our Enterprise Risk team. You will independently deliver and report on risk-based assurance across non-financial risk domains, ensuring controls are designed and operating effectively, while identifying weaknesses and practical improvements.

You will engage with senior leaders across the business and contribute to Heartland's evolving risk maturity, maintaining independence and objectivity in all assurance activities.