In this role, you will be expected to lead the supervision of Licensed Financial Advice Providers (FAPs), who range from Banks, Insurers, Advisory Firms, sole adviser businesses, and digital advice offerings. This role is broadly scoped, and covers the following:

Leading desk-based and onsite monitoring inspections that involves interviewing regulated entities.

• Leading and publishing thematic monitoring projects across the Financial Advice Sector.
• Engaging with the Industry on education, guidance, and presentations on the FMA's expectations and financial services law.
• Building relationships with regulated entities, including Chief Executives, Senior Leadership Teams, Boards and their subcommittees and Financial Advisers.

About you - Ō pūkenga

To be successful in this role, you'll also bring:

• A background in financial services or come from a regulatory environment, experience gained from either a banking, insurance, compliance, funds management, anti-money laundering, legal, accounting or an investigative environment is preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to establish positive and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Adaptability, along with out of the box thinking
• Project management experience, able to lead a piece of work working with cross functional teams
• Leadership qualities, experienced in mentoring and supporting the development of junior team members

What we offer - Ngā paing

The role offers a broad range of responsibilities and great opportunities to match people across all stages of careers, allowing for immense personal growth. We offer flexible working arrangements and a variety of wellness activities. A strong emphasis is placed on life outside the workplace, and diversity and inclusion are championed in an environment where we all have the opportunity to reach our full potential. A family friendly culture that recognises we all have other areas of our lives to balance.

Who we are - Ko wai mātou

The FMA regulates New Zealand's financial markets. We were established in 2011 as an Independent Crown Entity. We:

• Monitor the industry to ensure it complies with the law and treats customers fairly.
• Enforce the law, investigating misconduct and prosecuting companies and individuals for breaches.
• Provide independent information to help consumers make good investment and financial decisions.
• Provide information and guidance to set expectations for how industry should treat customers fairly and comply with the law.
• License firms and professionals to provide certain financial products and services