About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Risk and Assurance, this Line 2 role partners with the business on the delivery and execution of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Compliance Assurance Plan, and centralised Governance, Risk and Compliance technological platform. Working closely with the wider Line 1 and Line 2 risk teams and business stakeholders, you’ll help uplift and maintain key frameworks, programmes, data and reporting that enables strong risk management practices, and positive client outcomes. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys collaboration, analysis, and contributing to a positive risk and compliance culture.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver the execution of the Compliance Assurance Programme (CAP), including planning, coordination, and documentation
• Support business continuity management activities and contribute to testing programmes
• Conduct assurance testing to assess the effectiveness of controls and compliance with regulatory and internal requirements
• Contribute to risk, compliance, and assurance reporting for management, committees, and the Board
• Governance and risk committee administration, including meeting preparation and secretariat support
• Deliver conduct management activities, including collecting and reporting conduct metrics
• Drive  business continuity planning, and incident, breach, and complaint reporting  including root cause analysis
• Promote a strong culture of risk awareness, compliance, health, safety, and continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years experience working in risk, compliance, or assurance, ideally within financial services.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of risk, compliance, or assurance frameworks and relevant legislation (e.g. FMC Act).
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and sound judgement
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage and build relationships across the business
• Experience preparing reports or papers for senior stakeholders
• Well-organised, able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently while contributing to a team environment

Why Fisher Funds?

Fisher Funds is one of New Zealand’s leading investment management firms, with a strong focus on delivering long-term value for our clients. 

At Fisher Funds, we don’t just manage wealth; we help Kiwis secure their financial futures. Here’s what makes us stand out: 

Wellbeing First: Enjoy Southern Cross Health Insurance and life insurance coverage. 

Grow Your Career: Access professional development opportunities to reach your full potential. 

Enhanced leave: A generous parental leave package, community leave so you can volunteer in a way that is meaningful to you, and birthday leave so you can celebrate with your nearest and dearest. 

Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values support, innovation, and having fun while doing meaningful work.

About Fisher Funds: 

• Fisher Funds is one of New Zealand’s largest specialist wealth management companies, operating for 25 years.
• We’re on a mission to help Kiwis realise their ambitions by making investing accessible and enjoyable.
• We currently support nearly 500,000 Kiwis on their investment journey across KiwiSaver and Managed Funds products, with over $24 billion in funds under management.
• Our in-house investment team is one of the largest and most experienced in New Zealand investing in a range of portfolios throughout the world
• We have one of the largest client services teams in New Zealand and an award-winning one at that.
• This is a truly collaborative, team player office where everyone is passionate about what they do and the difference they can make.
• Our vibrant and buzzing head office is based in Takapuna with a gorgeous deck with 180-degree views of Rangitoto and Takapuna beach!

For successful candidates, Fisher Funds conducts mandatory background screening in accordance with current legislation (including police and credit checks as part of our interview process). To apply for this vacancy, you also MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Applications close - 26 March 2026