- Broad leadership role spanning operations, people & culture, marketing and compliance
- Hands-on generalist position with direct access to senior leadership
- Christchurch based
About The Role:
Murray & Co is a leading New Zealand investment banking firm with offices in Christchurch and Auckland, providing expert strategic, financial and transactional advice to a range of companies and other commercial entities.
The Corporate Services Manager (CSM) manages the operations of the firm. Working closely with the Partners, you will take ownership of Compliance, Marketing and Communications, Strategy and Business Planning, People, Culture and Engagement; and Systems and Technology. You will also provide governance support, perform the Company Secretary function and provide oversight of the firm's Fund Distribution business, including compliance, administration and reporting.
This role will build and maintain trusted relationships with the firm’s key external advisors and partners including accountants, insurance brokers, landlords and the company's lawyer.
You will have a clear understanding of the firm’s core values and culture, be an exemplary leader, have strong business acumen, and have a sound understanding of professional services and business strategies.
If you're a career-driven professional seeking opportunities in a dynamic and collaborative environment, this is the perfect next step.
Skills & Experience:
We are looking for a proven management professional, ideally with experience in a professional services environment. You will bring:
- Demonstrated people and culture leadership experience, including mentoring, developing and empowering teams
- Strong operational management skills with accountability across a broad range of functions
- Experience in compliance, governance support and regulatory frameworks
- Confidence managing systems and technology, including project management
- Experience contributing to strategic plans and translating them into practical action
- Marketing and communications capability, including brand management
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to self-manage and prioritise
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
A tertiary qualification is highly desirable in a relevant field such as law, commerce, business management, HR or marketing.
You will be a confident, hands-on operator who brings energy and initiative, is comfortable with ambiguity, and takes genuine pride in contributing to the success of a growing firm.
Benefits:
- Direct access to Partners in a high-calibre investment banking environment
- A varied, autonomous role with real breadth and ownership
- Be part of a collegial, professional team in a firm with an outstanding market reputation
- Competitive salary.
About the Company:
Murray & Co is one of New Zealand’s leading investment banking firms, providing expert financial, strategic and transactional advice to companies and other commercial entities. The firm advises on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, debt advisory and corporate advisory matters, and has an established reputation for delivering excellent advice and transactional outcomes.
Murray & Co celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is well positioned for continued growth. It is a firm where leadership means empowering people, not just managing them. Murray & Co is a high-performing team, led by five partners who are genuinely invested in the development and wellbeing of their people. The CSM will play an active role in sustaining and building on that culture as the firm grows.