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Senior Risk Manager

Senior Risk Manager

Resolution Life Group Services LimitedAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
9 days ago
Job description
  • About Asteron Life
  • Asteron Life has been supporting New Zealanders for nearly 150 years.
  • We are here tohelp customersbuild bright futures and protect what matters most.

    We offer a range of personal, business and employee insurance products that can help our customers through just about anything life throws at you.We work with our financial advisers, who provide expert insurance advice and match the right insurance needs to help our customers live life to the fullest, and our strategic partners who provide tools and information so customers can assess their needs and find the cover that's best suited to them.We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, foster an inclusive, collaborative and flexible working environment, that will support your professional growth and reward your contribution.

    • The Role
    • We're looking for an experienced Senior Risk Manager to partner with our business units and drive a proactive, embedded approach to risk management.Reporting directly to the Head of Risk, this role will be responsible for overseeing the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across Asteron in line with applicable Asteron risk policies, standards, and frameworks.
    • The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping Asteron's risk culture and ensuring that risk management practices are embedded in all aspects of our operations.

    • Key Responsibilities
    • Lead the enhancement of our Enterprise Risk Management Framework in line with regulatory and industry standards.
    • Support the Executive Team in defining and monitoring risk appetite.
    • Identify, assess, and report on strategic, operational, financial, and emerging risks.
    • Ensure our risk profile remains current and reflective of business realities.
    • Develop and refine risk policies, procedures, and tools.
    • Deliver insightful risk reporting to the Leadership Team and Risk Committees.
    • Oversee incident management, including root cause analysis and mitigation planning.
    • Provide oversight and guidance on regulatory, breach, and compliance risks.
    • Execute control testing plans and support timely remediation of deficiencies.
    • Champion a strong risk culture through training, awareness, and engagement.
    • Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure proactive risk management.
    • What you bring :
    • A Bachelor's degree in Risk, Business, Law, or a related discipline.
    • 7+ years' experience in risk management, ideally within financial services or insurance.
    • Deep knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks and regulatory environments.
    • Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.
    • Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities.
    • Proven ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
    • Experience with risk systems and GRC reporting tools.At Asteron Life, we provide a flexible work environment and access to a range of employee benefits that will support you both personally and professionally including :
    • Career pathways, including local and global mobility opportunities.
    • Leading Learning Platforms and support in professional development
    • Medical Plan and Wellbeing Programs
    • Life, Income Protection and Trauma Cover.
    • Accessibility and Checks
    • Before commencing employment in this role, you will need to provide two references, full working rights and complete police and credit checks through an online provider.
    • As an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to working in a diverse and inclusive workforce you will be provided with any support or accessibility requirements throughout your interview process.

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    • Resolution Life Australasia is one of the leading life insurers in Australia and New Zealand, with ~ 1 million customers with superannuation, investments and life insurance policies, managing approximately A$30 billion in assets and have 1,000 employees across Australia and New Zealand.We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, foster an inclusive, collaborative and flexible working environment, where everyone can thrive.

      We are a fully enterprise agile organisation, and will support your professional growth and reward your contribution.Life Insurance is in our DNA.

      It is our core business, our passion and our commitment.

      We acquire and consolidate life insurance businesses and apply our expertise - operational, technical, regulatory, compliance and investment - to improve their performance and achieve operational efficiencies.Since 2003, various Resolution entities have committed over US$15 billion of equity in the acquisition, reinsurance, consolidation and management of 28 life insurance companies.

      Together, these companies have served the needs of over 10 million policyholders while managing over US$320 billion of assets.We are a community of talented, high performing, passionate people who are spread across the globe.

      We seek out talented, ambitious people with first-class credentials and experience, coupled with the right mindset.

      We then commit to their personal and professional development, and to further advancing their careers.We hope to offer our people a career, not just a job.

      Check out our current employment openings and see if Resolution Life is right for you.Learn more about

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