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Robert Walters

Senior Risk Specialist

  • Posted 2d ago
  • Hybrid
  • Full Time
Location

Wellington

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping risk management strategies within a dynamic and evolving organisation. The successful candidate will provide pragmatic, commercially focused risk advice that supports business growth and sound decision-making. This full-time permanent role offers hybrid working conditions and is open to candidates based in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch.

What You'll Do

As a Risk Specialist, you will be responsible for promoting the effective application of risk management frameworks and best practices across the organisation. Your insights will help enhance risk maturity, strengthen decision-making, and ensure a proactive approach to managing risk. You'll provide guidance and oversight, monitoring the implementation of risk policies to ensure consistency and effectiveness. In addition, you'll support a strong risk culture by offering commercial advice that aligns with broader business objectives. You may also take on subject matter expertise in specific operational risk areas.

  • Promote the effective application of risk management frameworks and working practices
  • Provide expert risk management guidance, challenge, and support to strengthen business processes
  • Offer pragmatic risk insights that enhance organisational decision-making and risk maturity
  • Monitor the application of risk management policies to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and practicality
  • Influence a positive risk culture by providing commercial advice that supports business objectives
  • Act as a subject matter expert in one or more areas within operational risk


Experience Needed

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management within financial services, consultancy, or a corporate environment. You will possess excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, and a proactive mindset. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to navigate complex risk environments.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in risk management within financial services, consultancy, or a related field
  • High personal drive, enthusiasm, and integrity
  • Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to think strategically and solve complex problems
  • Experience advising senior management on risk, assurance, culture, or conduct matters
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


For more information and/or a confidential chat please contact Luke Gilbert on 021 084 85188 or luke.gilbert@robertwalters.co.nz.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Luke Gilbert on 04 471 9700.

Hard Skills Required

  • Risk Management Frameworks & Best Practices
  • Analytical & Strategic Thinking
  • Operational & Financial Risk Expertise
  • Stakeholder Management & Governance
  • Risk Monitoring & Reporting

Soft Skills Required

  • Strong Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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