Principal Adviser, Financial Advice Full-time Job

About the Financial Markets Authority (FMA)

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is New Zealand's financial markets conduct regulator, dedicated to ensuring a trusted financial sector that treats people fairly.

The Role of Principal Adviser

The FMA is seeking a Principal Adviser to join their Financial Advice team in either Auckland or Wellington. This role focuses on supporting fair outcomes for consumers through a risk-based and intelligence-led approach.

As a Principal Adviser, you will be supervising and monitoring the financial advice sector, engaging with various Financial Advice Providers (FAPs) to ensure regulatory compliance. This frontline supervisory role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, providing a unique opportunity to work on challenging projects that contribute to regulatory delivery.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Providing technical expertise in operational risk, compliance, auditing, or financial advice
• Engaging with stakeholders and communicating effectively
• Leading and mentoring team members
• Managing projects and interpreting legislation
• Demonstrating strong critical thinking and curiosity

To excel in this role, candidates should have experience in the financial services sector, possess excellent communication skills, and enjoy learning and adapting to regulatory changes. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in interpreting legislation and applying it to real-world projects.

Why Join FMA?

The FMA offers a supportive work environment that values life/work balance. Employees have the flexibility to work from home or in the office, generous annual leave allowances, parental leave provisions, health and life insurance, and various wellness initiatives.

Furthermore, FMA provides extensive training and development opportunities to help employees thrive in their roles. Working at FMA allows individuals to gain a unique perspective on the financial services industry from a regulatory standpoint.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the Principal Adviser role at FMA, you can access the position description on their Careers website. For any specific inquiries, you can contact cath.scott@fma.govt.nz.

Applications for this position close at 5pm on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The location of the role is in Auckland CBD, with benefits including a 4% Kiwisaver contribution, health, and life insurance.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to cath.scott@fma.govt.nz.