AddressAbout the role
At ANZ our purpose is to shape a world where people and communities thrive. We’re making this happen by improving our customers’ financial wellbeing so they can achieve incredible things – be it buying their home, building a business, or saving for things big or small.
The ANZ Plus Legal team is looking for people to help us redefine banking for the future. We’re looking for people who are passionate about transformational change and doing great things for our customers. Join us as we reimagine our customer propositions and services using the latest platforms and technology, to better support our customers’ financial wellbeing.
Reporting to Head of Legal, ANZ Plus you will play a key role in providing strategic legal advice and practical and innovative solutions to ANZ Plus, with a focus on reimagining financial services and consumer lending. You will ensure that legal issues are addressed, and needs are met for ANZ Plus to achieve their objectives.
Some of the activities as a Senior Lawyer may include:
provide proactive advice on compliance with laws in the development of new and innovative services, products, and channels, with a focus on helping improve customer financial wellbeing,
provide general legal advice on day-to-day operations and matter with a focus on being proactive,
help resolve complex and innovative legal, regulatory or customer problems and providing legal education on the same,
help assess and implement regulatory change, strategic change, and growth initiatives,
provide regulatory advice and advice on compliance with law (including breach reporting) on complex regulatory issues facing the supported business,
negotiate and draft documentation and assist with execution of complex transactions relating to products and services,
continuously and proactively evaluate and improve the way the team delivers legal support, including to continuously improve efficiency,
proactively help stakeholders understand the legal and regulatory landscape and its impact on their transactions, projects, and initiatives,
oversee delivery of legal services to the supported business,
provide mentoring and coaching to team members
Role Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Role Type: Permanent, Full time
What will you bring?
We know not everyone will bring all of the skills and experience, and at ANZ we are focused on people bringing a growth mindset to their approach to work. Some of the skills we are looking for are below, but don’t worry if you don’t have all of these as learning on the job is the way we work.
But back to some of the skills –
Have a Law Degree and admission to practice in Victoria.
More than 10 years post-qualification experience as a lawyer (either as an in-house counsel and/or in private practice) with strong technical legal expertise in banking, retail financial services law or consumer credit law with privacy law strongly preferred.
Proven ability to mentor and coach team members.
Proven ability to exercise excellent judgement in the identification and management of legal risk.
Have a keen interest in, and understanding of, the commercial, customer experience and legal considerations that underpin digital financial services and lending.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, client focus and the ability to develop strong stakeholder relationships; as well as problem solving and decision-making abilities.
Have demonstrated experience in exercising excellent judgement, providing technically accurate, proactive, innovative and commercially astute legal advice, and proactively influencing outcomes.
Have a proven track record of collaboration, with a positive attitude demonstrated, promoting ANZ Values and our aspirational culture.
Have strong ability to work at pace with care.
So, why join us?
There’s something special about being part of ANZ. From the moment you join us, you’re part of a team working towards a common goal: improving the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.
But it’s not just our customers who’ll feel your impact. You’ll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you’ll have the resources and community you need to take the next big step in your career, towards even bigger things in the future.
We offer a range of benefits tailored to the countries in which we operate including Health and Wellbeing programs and flexible working arrangements.
You’ll also enjoy working in a diverse and inclusive workplace where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.
To find out more about working at ANZ or to view other opportunities visit www.careers.anz.com. You may apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 63064.
Job Posting End Date
10/04/2024, 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)
