Meaningful marketing, project management and event support for financial services.

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Kia ora,

I’m Riss.

Financial services isn’t typically seen as purposeful, and I want to change that.

In my past life as Head of Content, Marketing & Communications at the Financial Services Council, I spearheaded nation-wide financial wellbeing campaigns, research projects, consumer campaigns and industry events. I’ve got a strong network within financial services here in Aotearoa and I understand the financial challenges consumers are experiencing and what they value from their financial services providers.

All this makes me uniquely positioned to help my clients achieve cut-through when launching a new product, campaign, report or event.

If you’re a financial services CEO or CMO, or a financial adviser or coach, and you value people, the planet and making a real difference (not just a profit), let’s talk!

  • Storytelling

    Case studies

    Employee + client spotlights

    Thought leadership

    LinkedIn content creation

    Website content

    Email marketing

  • Projects

    Relationship management

    Collation & editing of annual reports, sustainability reports

    Campaigns

    Product launches

    Events

  • Planning

    Content plans

    LinkedIn posting schedules

    Email automation sequences

    User journey workshops

    Personal branding workshops

Work with me

What it’s like to work with me

  • "Riss can take the 10,000-foot strategic view and execute plans effectively, making her an invaluable asset for resource-constrained startups like Crayon. In just four months, working only 10 hours per week, Riss has delivered remarkable results. She developed a comprehensive strategic marketing plan, optimized our website, implemented our first nurture sequence, and contributed her marketing expertise to various broader projects."

    Stephanie Pow, Founder and CEO, Crayon

  • “Inspired, energetic and authentic are just a few words that come to mind when describing Clarissa. It was a pleasure working with her on an important project to inspire more wāhine toa to take control of their careers and financial wellbeing. Riss provided both the energy and passion to produce impactful campaigns to reach all the right people, her ability to craft communications partnered with her ability to connect with key stakeholders ensured its success.”

    Nadine Tereora, CEO, NZ Automobile Association

  • “Clarissa is a natural and skilled collaborator and co-ordinator.  Leading the FSC It Starts with Action campaign Clarissa brought together like-minded professionals around a common goal and with passion, professionalism and poise turned the vision into a reality in an engaging and exciting way.  The industry is better off for Clarissa’s involvement.”

    Ana-Marie Lockyer, CEO, Pie Funds/JUNO

  • “I worked closely with Riss in launching the ‘It starts with action’ campaign, supporting the financial wellbeing of NZ’s wāhine. She is passionate, an impactful leader, collaborative in sharing her wealth of expertise and a woman with endless energy. Riss is a pleasure to work with and an asset to any team.”

    Tracey Cross, Legal and Business Advisor / Chair, Women in Super NZ