Risk Management Specialist, Technology

AIA Services New Zealand Limited; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA is seeking a Risk Management Specialist, Technology to strengthen its risk framework across a dynamic tech environment. You will advise business leaders, project teams and risk stakeholders to protect customers, people and business outcomes.

You will drive risk and control frameworks, identify and manage risks on projects and changes, and deliver reporting to governance forums to support timely decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management, operational risk, assurance or compliance within financial services or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of risk frameworks, controls, governance practices, and emerging risk management approaches.
• Ability to analyse complex information, apply sound judgement, and translate risk insights into practical business outcomes.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills to influence across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and monitoring of risk and control frameworks that support strategic objectives and technology priorities.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage risks across projects, changes, products, and activities.
• Deliver insightful risk reporting that enables governance forums to make informed decisions.
• Drive assurance, audit, and attestation activities to strengthen controls and compliance.
• Enhance business continuity readiness by supporting resilience planning and monitoring obligations.
• Promote a strong risk and conduct culture by encouraging accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Risk management

Operational risk

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk reporting

Analytical thinking

Job description

Your Role with Us

As a Risk Management Specialist, Technology, you will play a key role in helping AIA strengthen and evolve its risk management framework across a dynamic technology environment. Working closely with business leaders, project teams, and risk stakeholders, you will provide trusted advice that supports informed decision-making and protects outcomes for our customers, people, and business. This is an opportunity to influence strategic initiatives, emerging technology risks, and operational resilience while building strong relationships across the organisation. You will join a collaborative Risk & Compliance team that values continuous improvement, practical risk management, and a positive risk culture.

Your Impact

• Lead the implementation and ongoing monitoring of risk and control frameworks that support AIA’s strategic objectives and technology priorities
• Partner with stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage risks across projects, change initiatives, products, and business activities
• Deliver insightful risk reporting that enables leaders and governance forums to make informed and timely decisions
• Drive assurance, audit, and attestation activities that strengthen compliance and improve control effectiveness
• Enhance business continuity readiness by supporting resilience planning and monitoring compliance obligations
• Promote a strong risk and conduct culture by influencing best practice, encouraging accountability, and supporting continuous improvement

Your Capabilities

• You have experience in risk management, operational risk, assurance, compliance, or a related field, ideally within financial services or a complex regulated environment
• You Bring strong knowledge of risk frameworks, controls, governance practices, and emerging risk management approaches
• You have the ability to analyse complex information, apply sound judgement, and translate risk insights into practical business outcomes
• You Bring strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the confidence to influence, collaborate, and provide constructive challenge across a range of stakeholders
• You have experience managing competing priorities while delivering high-quality reporting, assurance, or audit outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• You may also have specialist knowledge of technology risk, business continuity management, insurance operations, or relevant industry qualifications that support your expertise in this space
• You Will bring experience in technology, cyber and IT assurance and risk management
• You Will bring your understanding of technology risk and control frameworks
• You Will bring your ability to translate complex technology risks and issues into clear, actionable insights

Your Life at AIA

At AIA, your experience matters, and so does your impact. In return for your expertise, we offer a career where you can apply your skills to meaningful work that improves lives across Asia-Pacific. You’ll enjoy flexible ways of working, competitive rewards, and access to continuous learning programs designed to keep you ahead in a rapidly changing world. Our collaborative culture values your ideas and empowers you to innovate, solve complex challenges, and contribute to our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.

DEIB

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to who we are and how we work. We value people from all walks of life and welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including those with disabilities, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions, or who are neurodiverse. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. And if there’s anything we can do to support you during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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