Technology Risk & Resilience Strategist

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

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.