Risk Assurance Lead - Dunedin

About the role:

At MTF Finance, this isn’t just another risk role, it’s where strategy meets action. You’ll play a part in shaping and evolving how risk can come to life across MTF Finance.  This is a hands-on role for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and turn ideas into impact. You’ll work closely with teams in our National Office, helping embed practical, effective approaches to managing risk at both an enterprise and operational level by providing critical second line of defence support.

We’re looking for someone who understands how businesses operate. You’re naturally curious, commercially minded, and confident asking the questions that challenge thinking and uncover better ways of doing things. You’ll be a trusted partner, someone who helps teams navigate uncertainty, make smart decisions, and identify opportunities.  Based in our National Office in Dunedin or Auckland, this is a pivotal role with real influence across the business.

Just some of the things you’re responsible for:

• Lead the design, implementation and maintenance of MTF Finance’s enterprise risk management frameworks, including risk registers, controls, KRIs, operational risk and supplier risk management
• Partner with risk and control owners to ensure risks and controls are  managed  effectively and consistently across the business
• Facilitate and lead comprehensive risk assessments and provide practical guidance to support strong risk decisions
• Coordinate internal audit activities and deliver high-quality risk reporting for senior leadership,  the Audit & Risk Committee and the Board
• Monitor emerging risks, industry trends and best practices, and translate insights into actionable business advice
• Own and maintain the Business Continuity and Emergency Response framework, including documentation, training and coordinating exercises
• Maintain and enhance MTF’s Policy Library to ensure it remains current, accessible and fit for purpose for our staff.
  

You’ll need to have:

• Proven experience designing, implementing and embedding risk frameworks across a complex business, working with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to quickly establish credibility as a trusted, collaborative advisor and partner with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate risk concepts in a practical, engaging way
• Commercially astute with strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to deliver pragmatic solutions to complex issues
• Excellent self-management and organisational skills, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience preparing and presenting high-quality reports for senior leaders and governance forums, leveraging technology where appropriate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a risk, legal or regulatory role (financial services experience desirable but not essential), with strong Microsoft Office skills and enthusiasm for adopting new technology

What you’ll receive in return:

• Play a key role in strengthening risk, resilience and governance across a growing, purpose‑driven financial services organisation
• We’re a New Zealand business on a mission to be New Zealand’s favourite finance company, and we’re proudly based in Dunedin.
• Be part of a proud New Zealand business on a mission to become the country’s favourite finance company.
• Shape and evolve enterprise‑wide risk, assurance and business continuity frameworks, this is a role with genuine ownership and impact
• Join a collaborative, values‑led culture that encourages constructive challenge, professional judgement and continuous improvement
• Balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery in a role that offers variety, complexity and autonomy

Sound like you?

Candidates should ensure they are submitted an up to date CV and cover letter.

Contact our Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance, Shaan Ross ([email protected]) for a confidential conversation, or simply apply now!

Did you know?

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If you're keen on any role at MTF but feel like you're not a 100% match, don’t worry! We still want to see your unique spark, so go ahead and apply. We appreciate varied perspectives and believe every individual brings something special to our team. In a nutshell - we want you to work here because you’re you!

Our recruitment process is fair and inclusive and just like most things in life, a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t fit most. We think that approach is 'meh' anyway. If you need any special arrangements or a little extra support during your journey with us, that’s okay - just let us know either in your application or when you’re chatting with one of our lovely People and Capability team members.

We can’t wait to hear from you.