Advisor, Compliance Assurance

Job Description Our Chief Risk Office team works together and provides cover for each other. We use all team members’ areas of expertise to challenge the business to bring about innovative, expedient, commercially astute risk and compliance outcomes. We’re a fun team that support, care and help each other grow and who support flexible working arrangements in all forms. We have an exciting role within the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Team which helps bring additional focus and drive into our compliance and regulatory agenda. In this role you will create and manage the regulatory assurance programme across all of Suncorp New Zealand’s businesses. What You’ll Do Provide advice, oversight and challenge to the New Zealand businesses in all matters pertaining to second line compliance risk oversight and assurance management. Conduct periodic, thematic reviews based on risk, obligation and controls data, and present these findings to the relevant businesses. Challenge and test the design and operation of SNZ’s processes, frameworks and controls and the adequacy of governance and management information. Be proactive in identifying areas of key regulatory and compliance risk and work with business units to identify and remediate gaps. Provide oversight of how regulatory change management has been effectively imbedded, and report on whether this is operating as intended. Develop strong relationships within SNZ entities to the point that your advice and input becomes essential when considering business issues, opportunities, initiatives and changes. What You’ll Bring 7+ years of relevant assurance, compliance, audit, regulatory affairs and/or legal experience preferred Background in the financial services/insurance industry, or from a professional consultancy firm Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively negotiate and explain compliance obligations in business relevant language Broad commercial experience at senior levels in either a corporate and/or professional services environment Curiosity and the ability to bring innovative thinking to everyday problems Why join Suncorp? A supportive, inclusive environment where people back each other Strong focus on learning, development, and continuous improvement Opportunity to shape how capability, knowledge, and service excellence are embedded A workplace that values teamwork, trust, and doing the right thing - together About Suncorp NZ We’re proud to be part of the Suncorp Group, home to some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted insurance brands. Together, we deliver faster, simpler, and better outcomes for our customers and partners. At Suncorp, we believe we are at our best when our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development, and opportunities for internal mobility. If you require adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or workplace, contact [email protected] for a confidential conversation. #J-18808-Ljbffr