Risk Specialist

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:
The primary purpose of the Risk Speciali will be to support the Head of Risk to provide timely advice and assurance to the Product & Vitality division.

The Risk Specialist will be responsible for working with senior management across the division to manage operational and compliance risks.

About the role:
- Draft monthly reporting to operational risk committees, divisional risk forums, and the CRO on risk and compliance related activities;- Lead, manage and deliver assurance over key controls, systems and models;- Manage and monitor key risk indicators;-
- timely completion of all risk related work including updates to the risk management system and Line 2 risk where required;-
- timely review of policies;-
- the identification, assessment and resolution of issues and incidents; and-
- activities required to develop a culture that promotes good customer outcomes and embed sound risk management practices.-
- Support delivery of Risk in Change assessments over key projects and change initiatives- Support and complete risk and control analysis & assessments;- Update systems with necessary information;- Support continuous review of divisional risk profiles;- Support business and process improvement initiatives;- Proactively undertake research activities to provide insights, improvements and risk advise to senior management;- Support and monitor compliance activities;- Support business continuity planning;- Promote a continuous improvement culture, educate stakeholders on wider understanding of processes and risks;- Work effectively with divisional colleagues, central risk functions, internal and external audit and commit fully to meet deadlines; and- Contribute to drive productivity and efficiency improvements.

Performs other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by supervisor in order to meet reasonable operational and/or other requirements.

About you:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing and tight-deadlines;- Strong knowledge of risk and control policies and frameworks within Financial Services, preferably in life insurance;- Sound understanding of good conduct in the product management context.- Knowledge of data governance and management processes;- Experience managing risks and providing assurance over technical projects and agile methodology;- Experience managing risks relating to business models and tools used for decision making;- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex matters in simple language;- 2 - 3 years’ experience in operational risk (first or second line) or audit within Financial Services, preferably in life insurance;- Able to work independently;- Able to challenge existing processes, document them and add value;- Proficiency with Microsoft tools such as Word and Excel;- Demonstrated data analysis and problem-solving skills;- Experience and comfort dealing with complexity and conceptual thinking;- Clear and articulate communicator; and- Able to build, maintain effective relationships and influence diverse range of stakeholders- Undergraduate qualification in business, finance or legal disciplines.

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

What’s next?

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