Compliance Specialist - North Wharf

At ASB, we're all about helping our customers get one step ahead by delivering exceptional experiences and innovative solutions. We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Specialist to join our Business Banking team and play a key role in supporting a strong risk and compliance culture across the business. As a Compliance Specialist, you'll help Business Banking effectively manage compliance risk by providing advice, oversight, assurance, reporting, and support. You'll work closely with frontline and support teams to ensure regulatory obligations are met, compliance incidents are appropriately managed, and regulatory changes are successfully embedded into business processes. Key responsibilities include: Supporting compliance with applicable regulatory obligations across Business Banking. Providing guidance and support on policies, frameworks, and processes. Reviewing business processes to identify compliance risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities. Assisting with the implementation of controls that strengthen operational effectiveness. Supporting the assessment, escalation, and management of compliance incidents and control weaknesses. Contributing to assurance activities and thematic reviews to identify emerging compliance risks and trends. Supporting the implementation of legislative and regulatory change. Building strong relationships with stakeholders to promote effective risk and compliance practices. You’ll bring a strong understanding of compliance and risk practices, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. We’re looking for someone who has: Experience working in banking, risk, compliance, or a related environment. Strong understanding of compliance obligations, regulatory requirements, and operational risk management. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational capability. The ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of effective controls. Sound analytical and problem-solving skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Approximately three years' experience in a banking or similar environment. Te mahi ki ASB | Working for ASB At ASB, we’re driven by our purpose to accelerate progress for all New Zealanders. You’ll be part of a team that values Caring, Courage, and Curiosity, with a strong focus on continuous learning and delivering great outcomes for our customers and our people. In return, you will work for an organisation that places huge importance and focus on its people, where the sky is the limit for development and career opportunities. ASB offers a fantastic working culture, a competitive package, great banking benefits, heaps of personal and career development opportunities, flexible working styles and great parental leave benefits. You will work in a successful and supportive team environment and be a part of the growth story that is ASB. ASB is committed to fostering a culture where people are engaged, passionate and valued - living our values every day is integral to achieving our purpose. To serve a diverse community, we need a diverse organisation. We encourage applicants from allbackgrounds who bring unique perspectives and thinking styles that add to the culture andperformance of our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr