Manager - Advisory

About KordaMentha

For over 20 years, KordaMentha has provided expert support to businesses facing some of their most intricate challenges and opportunities. As a founder-led advisory firm, we collaborate with corporations, financiers, legal professionals, private investors, and government entities to help grow, protect, and recover value. Proudly independent and locally focused, we emphasize decisive action to deliver results aligned with the interests of our clients, our people, and the broader community. Our proven track record demonstrates our ability to guide organizations through demanding periods across various locations.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Manager to join our Auckland team, engaging in diverse and demanding projects across New Zealand. This role emphasizes Forensic and Financial Crime work while offering exposure to Performance Improvement and Infrastructure Advisory opportunities. It provides a chance to enhance advisory expertise, address complex client issues, and cultivate strong partnerships with senior-level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advisory projects from initial scoping and planning through to final delivery.
• Oversee teams and multiple workstreams, balancing direct involvement with supervision, mentorship, and quality assurance.
• Partner with clients to develop actionable financial crime strategies spanning various industries and serve as a central contact within engagements.
• Analyze both financial and non-financial data to identify critical issues and formulate concise, practical recommendations.
• Assist clients in understanding and responding to financial crime risks, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, legal advisors, and other key stakeholders, effectively communicating complex matters.
• Support the growth of junior staff by providing coaching, constructive feedback, and sharing knowledge.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Possess 4 to 6 years of experience in advisory, professional services, or related fields, with diverse engagement exposure.
• Proven capability to manage projects or workstreams end-to-end, from planning to delivery.
• Exhibit strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the flexibility to quickly learn new subjects.
• Demonstrate clear and confident written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence clients and stakeholders effectively.
• Maintain a proactive, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented mindset while managing competing deadlines and priorities.
• Show genuine enthusiasm for Forensic and Financial Crime areas and a desire to build expertise in this domain.
• Hold a relevant tertiary degree in business, law, or a related discipline.
• Financial crime certifications such as ACAMS or ICA are advantageous but not required.

Additional Information

At KordaMentha, we invest deeply in our people’s success, offering extensive support, including expert mentorship, tailored training through KordaMentha Business School, study assistance, and leadership development programs. We prioritize work/life integration, providing flexible working arrangements, merit-based career advancement, and opportunities to collaborate with senior leaders on impactful projects. Employees enjoy benefits such as buyable extra leave, volunteer and parental leave options, cultural events, wellness initiatives, and leading employee assistance programs that support both staff and their families. This role offers not just employment but the chance to nurture your ambitions, safeguard your wellbeing, and have your contributions acknowledged.