As a Senior Adviser you'll be lending your analytical knowledge and relationship management skills to help improve the experience of investors, the quality of managed funds and the capability of the FMA.  You'll be working on big projects that "raise the bar" as well as supporting other parts of the FMA to promote and facilitate the development of fair, efficient, and transparent managed funds.

Right now, we're working on improving value for money for investments, ensuring fund managers' business models and risk-management capabilities work for investors, and looking to the horizon for ways to promote sector growth while improving risk management practices.

You can see examples of work the Investment Management Team has produced here and here.

As a solutions specialist, you will make key contributions to the team's work as subject matter experts on managed investments and their regulation.  This position will allow you to work closely with other teams across the FMA as well as giving you the opportunity to engage directly with managed investment schemes, supervisors and industry associations.  You'll be helping us analyse novel issues in the industry, develop effective solutions and implement improvements in a fair and consistent way.

Who we're looking for:

Ideally you'll have knowledge of the managed investment sector across a range of asset class types. You'll have excellent research and analytical skills, and you will bring strong written and verbal communication skills that will allow you to translate your technical expertise in a clear and concise way. You'll be confident engaging with management of regulated entities, and you will be familiar with regulations governing investment management in New Zealand. You'll also be enthusiastic about driving improvements to the sector and seeing the benefits to investors, fund managers, and New Zealand as a whole.

What we can offer:

In return, we offer the opportunity to make a real difference to the growth and development of one of New Zealand's most important investment products, as well as stimulating work, flexible working arrangements and a variety of wellness activities.  We place a strong emphasis on your life outside the workplace, and diversity and inclusion are championed in an environment where we all have the opportunity to reach our full potential.

With a strong focus on learning and development, the FMA empowers our people to shape their roles. This means you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in an environment that encourages expansion and flexibility. We'll support you to be bold and proactive and we'll celebrate your achievements and success