Senior Compliance Business Partner

  • Partner with executives and regulators to shape compliance culture
  • Location: Open to Melbourne or Adelaide based candidates
  • 12 month fixed-term contract
About the Role 

A leading financial services organisation is seeking an accomplished compliance leader to champion a strong culture of compliance, governance, and risk management across the business.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience navigating complex regulatory environments, driving enterprise-wide compliance initiatives, and partnering with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance frameworks and risk management practices. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive the organisation’s compliance strategy by strengthening frameworks, policies, and procedures while ensuring consistent application across business functions;
  • Administer and maintain the compliance obligations framework, ensuring accurate monitoring and reporting of regulatory requirements;
  • Manage breach assessments and regulatory reporting from identification through to resolution and escalation;
  • Partner with key service providers and stakeholders to oversee compliance reporting, governance activities, and ongoing risk discussions;
  • Provide expert compliance guidance, training, and awareness initiatives to foster a strong risk and compliance culture across the business;
  • Lead regulatory change implementation, ensuring legislative updates are effectively embedded into business operations and controls;
  • Enhance compliance systems and reporting capabilities, leveraging data insights and continuous improvements to strengthen governance processes; and
  • Support leadership, board reporting, and team development activities, including workforce planning, performance management, and operational oversight.
Key Qualifications
  • Ideally 8 years’ experience in compliance, risk, or audit management within the APRA-regulated financial services sector;
  • Proven knowledge of regulatory obligations, governance frameworks, and compliance best practices within highly regulated environments;
  • Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Law, Business, or a related discipline preferred;
  • RG146 accreditation desirable, or willingness to obtain certification within the first six months; and
  • Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence compliance outcomes and manage regulatory change initiatives.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Amanda Chisholm at [email protected] or Sean Keogh at [email protected], or apply via the link provided.

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