Senior Adviser, Investor Information

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

Benefits offered by this job

4% KiwiSaver employer contribution

Health and life insurance cover

Paid leave over Christmas period

Ability to swap public holidays for a,

Job summary

The Financial Markets Authority is seeking an Adviser/Senior Adviser to join the Investor Information team, helping improve the quality of information available to investors across disclosure documents, websites, advertising, and other communications.

As a Senior Adviser, you’ll assess investor information and disclosure risks, engage with market participants, provide expert guidance across the organisation, and contribute to guidance and regulatory initiatives that strengthen investor

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with legislation, regulation, disclosure requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence engaging with and influencing stakeholders.
• Relationship management 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.
• Provide expert advice to colleagues across the FMA.
• Contribute to guidance, projects, and regulatory initiatives that strengthen investor confidence and market integrity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written & verbal comms

Stakeholder engagement

Judgement

Job description

Te Tūranga | The Role

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.

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.

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.

He kōrero mōu | About you

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.

Ngā painga | What we offer

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.