Executive Manager- Compliance

We are seeking an experienced Executive Compliance Manager for an international bank to support the Branch Compliance Head in overseeing regulatory compliance for the branch. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of the compliance framework and providing expert advisory support to the business and key stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Maintaining compliance manuals, policies, and procedures within the Compliance Department’s remit

• Conducting annual and periodic risk assessments for the Branch

• Undertaking compliance reviews across:

  • AML / CFT / Sanctions

  • Financial Services Regulations

  • Privacy and other financial services laws

• Performing ongoing compliance monitoring and surveillance activities

• Preparing regular and ad hoc compliance reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Providing compliance advisory services to business and support functions

• Delivering and promoting regulatory training and awareness for branch staff

• Contributing to the development of the Compliance Department and its team members

• Providing cover and support for other compliance staff as required

• Responding to ad hoc compliance requests from senior management

What you bring:

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in banking regulatory compliance, risk management, or a legal function (first line, second line, or consulting background)

• Strong understanding of institutional and corporate banking products and services

• Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Demonstrated ability to appropriately challenge the first line on regulatory obligations and respond constructively to challenge from stakeholders

• Strong knowledge of:

  • APRA prudential standards

  • ASIC AFSL regulatory requirements

  • Key Australian legislation, including the Banking Act, FAR, Corporations Act, and APRA standards

• Ability to research, interpret, and apply new regulations, products, or regulatory requirements

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional ethics

• Tertiary qualification in finance, commerce, risk management, law, or a related discipline

Advantageous:

• Experience dealing with key banking regulators, including APRA, ASIC, or AUSTRAC

• Prior experience in compliance management for Foreign ADIs

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Daniel Aldwinckle on 02 8289 3135 for a confidential discussion.