Risk & Controls Analyst

At Centrapay, we're revolutionising how you spend money both in-store and online. We allow businesses to create digital assets and loyalty programmes so that you can spend and be rewarded anywhere. Some of our partners include Coca-Cola, BNZ, and Farmlands, and we process payments in New Zealand and Australia.
Controls & Assurance

Support the ongoing development of Centrapay / Payap’s control framework
Design and test controls to close risk gaps
Build practical assurance approaches for a fast-moving fintech
Lead control remediation and periodic testing cycles
Maintain evidence and documentation for compliance activities
Reporting & Data

Prepare risk, controls and compliance reporting
Investigate anomalies, trends and gaps in data
Support regulatory and governance reporting requirements
Drive automation across assurance and measurement

Compliance & Accreditation

Support audits, accreditations and compliance programmes
Coordinate evidence collection across teams
Maintain compliance registers, databases and records

Infosec & Third-Party Risk

Support security risk assessments for systems and vendors
Track vulnerability management and remediation
Facilitate risk workshops and maintain risk records
What Success Looks Like

Established a repeatable controls testing approach the business actually use
Improved the quality and efficiency of risk and compliance reporting
Increased automation across assurance and testing activities
Built trusted relationships across engineering, product and operations
Become a go-to source of insight for the Risk function and leadership

Requirements

Who We're Looking For

5+ years in risk management, information security, or technology risk
Experience in financial services or a regulated fintech environment
Ability to work across technical and non-technical teams, translating technical concepts into language others understand
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to spot patterns and inconsistencies in data
Process improvement mindset
Excellent communication skills
Payments experience is not required — we'll help you learn

Nice To Have (not essential)

Experience with ISO 27001, NIST CSF or similar risk frameworks
Exposure to GRC or ISMS platforms
Familiarity with PCI DSS, CPS 234 or open banking/CDR compliance environments
Relevant degree or certification in risk, audit, information security or a related field (e.g. CISA, CRISC)

Why Join Us?

Be part of a fast-growing fintech shaping the future of payments
Work with a team that values innovation, collaboration and ambition
Competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact


Benefits

We look after our people at Centrapay, a key focus is our culture and ensuring we create a positive and healthy work environment. We continuously look at ways to make improvements and regularly ask for employee feedback and input.

Your key benefits

We offer flexible working
Awesome office location at City Works Depot (if you're in Auckland)
6 weeks annual leave
A Macbook Pro
We have a down-to-earth, open culture that values inclusion
In-person and online social activities to keep you connected
Sick leave from day one
Free health insurance via Southern Cross
Free Life insurance
Additional parental leave entitlements
For more information on Centrapay please visit https://centrapay.com/

BNZ and Centrapay are partnering together to lead the charge in payment innovation and push the boundaries of what’s possible.