Senior Risk Manager

About Asteron Life

Asteron Life has been supporting New Zealanders for nearly 150 years. We are here to help customers build 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.

Why Join Us?

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. Please feel free to contact our Talent Team directly at

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