Address- This role is a Parental Leave Cover Role for a 12-month period
- Sydney or Melbourne based - hybrid working
- Incredible opportunity to join Westpac's Regulatory Affairs team
How will I help?
The Executive Manager, Regulatory Affairs is responsible for leading regulatory engagement (with an ASIC and BCCC focus) in support of the delivery of the enterprise-wide Regulatory Affairs Strategy.
They will lead regulatory relationships across a substantial portfolio of regulatory engagements, strategically advising on regulatory matters, leveraging relationships, industry expertise, and compliance insights to guide effective decision-making, risk management, and regulatory advocacy.
They will also, analyse the regulatory landscape to deliver insightful input to reports and briefing notes for senior executive stakeholders on current and emerging regulatory risks and trends.
Additionally, they will be responsible for:
- Attending meetings with regulators and facilitate effective interactions.
- Managing responses to regulatory requests, work closely with the business to understand and interpret regulatory expectations, and provide oversight and constructive challenge as required.
- Developing an understanding of relevant regulatory policies and guidance and maintain operational excellence when following internal processes.
- Proactively contributing to the leadership of the Group Regulatory Affairs team.
- Supporting and coaching of team members.
What's in it for me?
Inspiring locations. Flexible workspaces. And unexpected opportunities. Plus, the backing and great benefits from one of the most refreshing employers in Australia. For example, you'll be able to have access to some of the best banking, wealth and insurance benefits in the market, be paid well, as well as an entire suite of online learning and career planning tools so you can grow.
Whatever shape your family takes, we offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements. And we continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled.
What do I need?
To be successful in this role, you will have a strong knowledge and understanding of regulators, regulatory landscape, practice and expectations. You will have prior experience working with/for ASIC.
You will have the ability to understand the practical business implications of regulatory activities and expectations.
Excellent stakeholder management, oral and written communication skills, are essential to the success of this role.
Additionally, you will have excellent planning and organisational skills, strong time management, ability to prioritise, work under pressure within tight deadlines and with autonomy.
What's it like to work there?
For the past 200 years, we've been backing people, businesses, communities, and ideas. As Australia's first bank, we've adapted and evolved, inspired by our customers and a genuine desire to create better futures.
Together, we're creating better futures for all our people, customers, communities, and shareholders. This has been our enduring Purpose.
We make change happen in the community. It's our shared vision of a safer, greener and more inclusive world that sees us back new ideas, innovations and individuals who are creating better futures.
How do I Apply?
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At Westpac we are committed to providing a supportive culture and creating diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplaces, branches, products and services for our customers, employees, and community. This role is open to experienced candidates seeking a discussion around workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email ***************@westpac.com.au
Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?
We can provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability and/or neurodiversity. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, please call 1800 655 592 Option 2.3 or email ***************@westpac.com.au
