Senior Compliance Manager, Technical Compliance

The opportunity

• Join a high-performing, dynamic team
• Sydney, New South Wales
• Permanent, Full-Time
• Applications Close - Friday 15th March

Your new role

The role of a Senior Compliance Manager (Projects), Technical Compliance at QBE AUSPAC is a crucial and multifaceted position within the company’s compliance team. As a senior member of the Technical Compliance team, this role is responsible for working alongside the GM of Technical Compliance, and the Head of Technical Compliance in developing, leading and driving the implementation of AUSPAC’s Compliance Risk Management Framework within the business. The role will act as a key compliance adviser on modernisation projects and initiatives, and will play a lead role in strengthening AUSPAC’s compliance risk culture.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of Technical Compliance to lead and inspire the business to achieve compliance by design by incorporating best practice compliance risk management controls into business processes
• Partner with the business to advise on and provide direction in the management of compliance risk in the modernisation projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with the GM of Technical Compliance to contribute in the development of the Technical Compliance team’s strategic direction, vision, roadmap, and priorities
• Ensure effective communication and dissemination of the compliance strategy, policies, and processes to relevant stakeholders
• Review and enhance the compliance risk management framework, policies, and related procedures, serving as a guide for the business in managing compliance
• Influence key stakeholders to ensure that compliance risk is effectively managed during business changes
• Provide input into the Compliance and Regulatory reports and updates for AUSPAC and Group board and committees
• Assist in the maintenance of the obligations register, including periodically uploading, reviewing and improving the drafting of obligations
• Actively coach and develop junior team members

About you

Your story as a Senior Compliance Manager should reflect the following key qualities and experiences:

• You will demonstrate strong people leadership capabilities. You have a track record of successfully leading and developing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, and motivating your team members to excel in their roles. Your leadership ensures that the compliance monitoring function operates effectively and efficiently
• You possess exceptional interpersonal skills, enabling you to establish and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders within the organization. You excel at communication and collaboration, which is essential in conveying the importance of compliance and obtaining buy-in from key decision-makers.
• Meeting deadlines is a critical aspect of your work. Your effective time management skills ensure that compliance monitoring activities are carried out promptly and reports are delivered on time. This ability to manage time and resources efficiently is key to your success in the role.
• Your ability to influence is a defining trait. You have a knack for persuading and guiding business units towards compliance by design. Your insights and recommendations have a significant impact on the organization’s approach to compliance and risk management.
• Your deep regulatory understanding is a cornerstone of your success. You possess a comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory landscape in the financial services and insurance industry. This expertise allows you to navigate complex regulations and provide valuable insights to the organization.
• You will be able to demonstrate experience in designing, implementing and overseeing compliance frameworks within the financial services industry and strong experience in providing compliance advice to the business at a senior level. Advanced knowledge in monitoring compliance and governance across a broad range of insurance operations, as well as knowledge of the products and concepts relating to the financial services industry including privacy requirements

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. 

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. 

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. 

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. 

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? 

Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen! 

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
• Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
• Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates
• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
• Family First accredited employer since 2021

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

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QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at ***********@qbe.com