At AIA, our promise is to help people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by encouraging them to make positive lifestyle changes one step at a time. Our firm belief is that by following our Operating Philosophy of doing the right thing, in the right way with the right people, the results will come. AIA Insurance for Life, Health and Wellbeing.

The opportunity:

Our finance team is currently on the lookout for a Finance Risk Specialist, the purpose of this role is to perform Line 1 risk function duties for Finance and Actuarial (F&A). This is an opportunity for someone to step into a risk specialist role that will involve partnering with Finance & Actuarial to ensure that its operational, business and conduct risks are managed effectively.

About the role:

• Develop, implement and monitor the risk and control framework, key risk metrics, risk policies and governance activities.

• Assist F&A with managing its end to end financial reporting processes and controls.

• Identify control and productivity improvements through the generation, assessment and implementation of new ideas.

• Undertake control assurance programs and attestation activities to ensure all statutory, regulatory and policy requirements are met.

• Assist F&A with managing policy adoption, implementation and on-going review requirements.

• Assist F&A with managing its Business Continuity Management (BCM) requirements.

• Assist F&A with managing its model risk.

• Assist F&A with identifying and managing delivered risk arising from projects and initiatives.

• Identify and assess emerging risks that impact F&A’s risk profile.

• Support and manage the identification, assessment and resolution of issues and incidents.

• Assist with the production of insightful and accurate risk reporting to the leadership team, forums and committees.

• Monitor external audit issues to ensure completion of required actions by agreed dates.

• Assist with the coordination of internal audit reviews involving F&A.

• Undertake reviews and/or deep dives where required and provide insightful analysis and recommendations to mitigate any risk exposures.

• Promote a strong risk and conduct culture within F&A.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders within F&A, the risk community and the wider business.

About you:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of finance operations and processes.

• 3+ years of experience in financial control and reporting or internal audit, ideally in the financial services industry.

• Ability to deal with the complexity of data, systems, products and regulatory requirements for the insurance and investment industry.

• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders.

• High quality tertiary qualification in a related business discipline.

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of risk management requirements and have up to date knowledge of industry best practice and risk issues.

• Operational risk experience is advantageous but not necessary.

Why choose AIA:

At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.

• We invest in training and development to build on your current skills.

• Career development through internal mobility opportunities.

• Work for a business helping make positive health and wellbeing changes to the lives of New Zealanders.

• Access additional leave days to recharge and refresh yourself.

• Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you.

• Work with supportive and inclusive managers.

• Flexible working arrangements.

Recruitment Agencies: Our Talent team does not require any recruitment agency support.

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