Head Of Compliance & Operational Risk, Asset Management Australia

Your role :

Do you have experience with all compliance and regulatory matters related to Asset Management? Are you an experienced Asset Management compliance professional in Australia? 

We’re looking for a senior compliance professional to;

• lead the Australian compliance and Operational Risk function for the Asset Management Australia business
• build trusted business partnerships and deliver effective independent challenge and risk assessment
• manage interactions and engagement with our regulators
• support business stakeholders on risk identification, mitigation and compliance with all applicable regulatory obligations
• proactively engage in Industry forums and working groups, providing advice and training to the business on regulatory and industry change / developments
• manage the framework in respect of the compliance plan for registered schemes, including reporting to the Responsible Entity Compliance Committee and monitoring of Compliance plan controls

Your team :

You will work in the Compliance and Operational Risk (C&ORC) AM team reporting into the Head C&ORC AM APAC. We provide a wide range of Compliance and Operational Risk oversight and governance support services to Asset Management’s business sectors including retail funds and institutional mandates

Your expertise :

• strong background and expertise in assessing and managing compliance and Operational Risks within an Asset Management business in Australia
• experience in leading and managing engagement and interactions with key regulators (for example, ASIC, AUSTRAC)
• track record of providing confident, clear and concise advice in the context of regulatory obligations in Australia
• excellent communication skills includes drafting (policies, reports, regulatory correspondence)
• ability to develop and deliver training programs and materials
• experience in managing a team, including developing and fostering talent and effective communication skills
• motivated and skilled at driving a proactive solution-orientated process 
• reliable, pro-active, determined, self-motivated with a very high level of integrity
• able to manage and drive multiple and complex projects at any given time