Senior Compliance Officer

You can look forward to

• Providing second-line oversight, challenge and advice on AFSL obligations and compliance arrangements.
• Maintaining and reviewing the Compliance Framework, Compliance Policy and supporting documentation. 
• Managing the compliance obligations register, regulatory changes, business owner assignments and attestations. 
• Monitoring regulatory developments and overseeing required changes to policies, processes, systems and controls. 
• Conducting risk-based compliance monitoring, thematic reviews and second-line control testing. 
• Managing compliance incidents, issues and potential breaches, including assessments, remediation and regulatory notification.
• Reporting on compliance effectiveness, material incidents, regulatory risks, control deficiencies and remediation activities.
• Overseeing compliance across distributors, administrators and other service providers.
• Providing compliance advice and reporting to the Board Risk Committee, Executive and Senior Management.
• Supporting compliance training, guidance and awareness initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate records of compliance activities, assessments, decisions and remedial actions.

You come equipped with

• At least 10 years’ experience in compliance, risk or a related function within life insurance or financial services, preferably in an APRA-regulated environment.
• An undergraduate degree in law, commerce, finance, risk management or a related discipline, with an Australian practising certificate desirable.
• Demonstrated experience managing compliance risk within an AFSL environment.
• Strong knowledge of AFS licensee obligations, financial services laws, APRA prudential requirements and the Life Insurance Code of Practice.
• Sound technical and statutory knowledge, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business obligations and controls.
• Experience across compliance frameworks, regulatory obligations and change, incident and breach assessment, monitoring and assurance.
• Experience in risk assessment, audit, compliance monitoring and second-line control testing (desirable).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, with sound judgement.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to constructively challenge and influence outcomes.
• The ability to communicate effectively with Boards, executives, senior management, business stakeholders and regulators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications.

You will stand out if you are:

• Technology-loving – you embrace systems, automation, and data-driven decision making
• Naturally curious – always asking “how can we do this better?”
• Process-oriented – with a strong focus on continuous improvement
• Trusted and grounded – you build credibility through consistency, discretion, and integrity
• Mature and balanced – able to exercise sound judgement and handle sensitive matters
• People-centric – approachable, empathetic, and able to build strong relationships across all levels
• Self-driven – able to prioritise effectively and work with minimal supervision
•  Attention to detail orientated – you see the things others miss and have an eye for numbers and effective use of language

Applicants must have unrestricted permanent rights to work in Australia (Australian citizenship or permanent residency only).