Senior Adviser, Investor Information

Financial Markets Authority NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 125,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Insurance (Health & Life)

Paid leave over Christmas

Holiday swap

Learning & development programmes

Job summary

Financial Markets Authority NZ in Auckland is seeking an Adviser/Senior Adviser to enhance investor information and disclosure across communications. You will assess risks, review materials, and provide expert regulatory guidance to teams and market participants.

The role offers a pathway to broaden expertise in financial markets regulation, with collaboration across projects and initiatives that strengthen investor confidence and market integrity.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with legislation, regulation, disclosure requirements, or complex frameworks.
• Confidence engaging with and influencing a range of stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management skills and a collaborative approach.
• Sound judgement and a pragmatic, risk-based mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assess investor information and disclosure-related risks.
• Review disclosure documents, websites, advertising, and other communications.
• Engage with market participants and advisers to support compliance and positive outcomes.
• Provide expert advice to colleagues across the FMA.
• Contributing to guidance, projects, and regulatory initiatives that strengthen investor confidence and market integrity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Judgement

Job description

Lead the way.

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 Adviser opportunity, head to our careers website at careers.fma.govt.nz

As a Senior Adviser, you'll assess and respond to risks arising from investor information and disclosure practices, helping ensure New Zealanders can make informed financial decisions. You'll work across a variety of matters, from reviewing disclosure and promotional material to engaging with market participants and providing specialist advice on regulatory issues.

Your mahi will include but not limited to:

• Assessing investor information and disclosure-related risks.
• Reviewing disclosure documents, websites, advertising, and other communications.
• Engaging with market participants and advisers to support compliance and positive outcomes.
• Providing expert advice to colleagues across the FMA.
• Contributing to guidance, projects, and regulatory initiatives that strengthen investor confidence and market integrity.

This is a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in financial markets regulation while gaining exposure to a broad range of products, market developments, and emerging issues.

We're looking for a curious and analytical professional who enjoys solving complex problems, exercising sound judgement, and working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes.

You may come from financial services, financial markets, fund management, corporate finance, legal practice, regulation, or a related field. Most importantly, you'll be able to quickly identify key issues, assess risk, and communicate clearly and confidently.

You’ll bring:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with legislation, regulation, disclosure requirements, or complex frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence engaging with and influencing a range of stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management skills and a collaborative approach.
• Sound judgement and a pragmatic, risk-based mindset.

If you're passionate about financial markets and want to make a meaningful contribution to investor outcomes in New Zealand, 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$125,000 - $138,000 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.

Location(s) Auckland

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