About Us
We are a proudly New Zealand-owned, award-winning KiwiSaver and wealth manager. Our mission is to educate and empower our customers to make informed financial decisions and achieve strong long-term performance. With a relentless focus on these goals, we are dedicated to growing Kiwis’ wealth and helping them attain better financial outcomes in retirement.
At our core, we are a purpose-driven business, caring deeply about making a difference. Our passionate team plays a crucial role in bringing our mission to life. We foster a culture of idea-sharing and empowerment, encouraging our people to lead initiatives that positively impact our business, community, and members.
About The Role
In the role of Product Compliance Specialist, you will support the Head of Product Compliance and wider Compliance, Legal and Risk team in ensuring Generate meets its regulatory and licensing obligations across managed investment schemes (MIS) and discretionary investment management services (DIMS).
You will provide specialist compliance support across business-as-usual activities, product development initiatives, regulatory obligations, and governance processes. You will work closely with key stakeholders across Product, Distribution, Operations and Risk to support the delivery of compliant products, services and good customer outcomes.
You will contribute to ongoing compliance monitoring, regulatory change implementation, policy and process improvements, and the continuous enhancement of Generates compliance framework.
- Support the business in meeting its MIS, DIMS and Financial Advice Provider (FAP) compliance obligations.
- Provide practical regulatory and compliance advice to Product, Distribution, Operations and other teams.
- Help teams understand regulatory requirements through guidance, coaching and training.
- Conduct compliance monitoring, assurance and thematic reviews across products, digital tools, customer journeys and business processes.
- Support the management and remediation of compliance incidents, issues and complaints.
- Provide compliance input into new products, business changes and customer experiences, identifying risks early and helping develop practical solutions.
- Review and support disclosure documents, advertising, member communications and other public-facing material.
- Help the business understand and implement regulatory change, including updating policies, procedures, frameworks and obligations.
- Prepare risk, compliance, governance and regulatory reporting for management, Boards, supervisors and the FMA.
- Maintain accurate risk, control, incident, issue and compliance records within our systems.
- Help improve our compliance systems, tools and ways of working, including opportunities to use AI and automation.
- Build strong relationships across the business and help foster a practical, proactive and collaborative compliance culture.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law or related field
- 5 – 8 years+ experience in compliance, risk, legal or governance roles within financial services
- Experience in the financial services industry, preferably within a licensed MIS or DIMS Provider and/or Financial Advice Provider (FAP)
- Experience supporting compliance monitoring, regulatory change and governance processes
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Why This is The Place for You
Our culture is what sets us apart. We set ourselves high standards, ensuring our work environment is one where people thrive and also have fun. We invest significantly in the well-being of our people and are intentional about celebrating wins.
- We offer a hybrid model that empowers you to balance work and home life seamlessly.
- Competitive base salary + bonus package paid twice a year, additional KiwiSaver contribution, corporate benefits, and more!
- Wellbeing benefits including health insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and discounted gym membership.
- Thorough induction, study assistance, and ongoing training & support.
- Proactive Health & Wellbeing Committee that organises a full calendar of events and initiatives that support Social Connection, Community, and Mental Health.
- Comfortable and central Auckland CBD office location.
Next Steps
Are you a pragmatic, commercially minded compliance professional who enjoys translating complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance and partnering with the business to deliver great customer outcomes? If yes, this role is for you.
We look forward to meeting you!
Applicants for this position should hold a valid visa to work full-time in NZ.
