Head of New Zealand Compliance

Job description

Do you have experience leading compliance oversight, managing regulatory risk and advising senior stakeholders across New Zealand’s wholesale banking and capital markets?

Are you ready to use your regulatory expertise and independent judgement to shape a strong compliance culture across UBS New Zealand?

Do you have the confidence and expertise to influence senior leaders, navigate complex regulatory challenges and strengthen compliance across UBS New Zealand?

We are looking for a Head of New Zealand Compliance to:

- Lead the delivery of the Compliance mandate in New Zealand as the local senior Compliance representative, providing independent second-line oversight, advice and challenge across Global Markets, Global Banking and Research.

- Exercise independent judgement, challenge inadequately controlled activities and require appropriate assessment and governance before higher-risk activities proceed.

- Identify, assess, monitor and escalate compliance, conduct, regulatory and reputational risks, including material incidents, potential breaches and control weaknesses.

- Provide practical, risk-based advice on complex transactions, new initiatives, market conduct, conflicts of interest, information barriers and cross-border arrangements.

- Monitor New Zealand regulatory developments, engage with regulators and market operators, and oversee implementation of applicable requirements.

- Lead the local compliance programme, represent Compliance at governance forums and recommend control enhancements, remediation, suspension or escalation where risks are unacceptable.