Risk Specialist in Nelson

We’re looking for a detail‑driven Risk Specialist to join our Risk & Compliance team. In this pivotal role you’ll lead core operational risk activities and provide strategic support to the Head of Risk & Compliance. You’ll play a key part in shaping our risk management framework, identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks across business units while ensuring effective governance and compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify and document operational, strategic, and compliance risks; maintain risk registers; facilitate risk workshops; monitor key risk indicators.
• Contribute to internal risk reporting; review controls and mitigation strategies; prepare materials for risk committees.
• Build strong relationships across the business; provide guidance on risk‑related matters; promote risk awareness.
• Monitor regulatory developments, support compliance monitoring and internal audits.
• Deliver risk awareness training and engage in continuous professional development.

Your Experience

• Proven experience in regulatory compliance and governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and simplify complex issues.
• Skilled in compliance monitoring, reporting, and remediation activities.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and support investigations with resilience and professionalism.

What\’s in it for you?

• Flexible working.
• Investment in your future career with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
• No dress code – embrace the freedom to bring your whole self to work.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. You’ll even get your birthday off, too!
• A pension plan for your future.
• Complimentary refreshments in all our offices.

Diversity and equality lie at the heart of our values. As an equal opportunities and disability‑confident employer, we encourage applications from all eligible candidates, regardless of their backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity enriches and strengthens our team with a variety of perspectives that drive innovation.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• IT Services and IT Consulting