Senior Manager, Compliance

See yourself being part of a large, transformational change? This could be the role for you!
At Iress, we make things happen
We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 2,000 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, France, New Zealand and Asia.
Build your career at Iress!
As a senior member of the Group Compliance team, you will provide expert guidance and act as a trusted adviser to Iress’ core business units (Wealth, Superannuation, and Trading & Market Data) and the enterprise as a whole, to ensure that the organisation operates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Iress is undergoing a significant enterprise-wide transformation of its risk culture and capability, to help build a better, stronger and more resilient business for the long term. There has never been a better time to join, as we reshape our end-to-end approach to risk and compliance management.
Some of the awesome things you’ll be involved with:
Perform key activities related to the Group’s Compliance Framework, delivering best practice advice, guidance and support to business units and functions across Iress
Help maintain Iress’ Group policy library and core obligations register, in addition to developing tools and training to help the business understand and meet its compliance obligations
Oversee incident / breach assessment processes and associated reporting requirements for our regulated businesses
Review, update and manage Iress’ Responsible Managers (RMs) and other Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) requirements for and on behalf of our licensed entities, including reviewing registers and reporting on incidents and complaints, and monitoring compliance with regulatory reporting obligations.
Assist with the preparation of periodic reports to the Iress Leadership Team, Executive Risk Committee and the Board (as required) on material compliance matters
Advise Iress’ business units on key compliance matters and regulatory developments, including any regulatory change that may impact the business
Provide support and guidance to Iress’ business units on the remediation of compliance issues and incidents, and in responding to audit reports / findings
What you will bring:
Prior experience in compliance and/or risk roles, ideally within banking or financial services, or within a professional services advisory capacity
Strong technical knowledge of, and demonstrated experience in delivering, compliance programs, frameworks and policies (including the AFSL regime)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to cultivate positive, trusted and enduring relationships at all levels and across complex businesses
Team player and cultural change agent, with strong collaboration, influencing and project management skills
Previous experience in delivering compliance-related uplift and / or continuous improvement initiatives
Why work with us?
8 additional paid days per year to extend your weekends
Hybrid working
Generous cash bonus for every successful referral
Annual Profit Share when Iress meets its annual profit targets
Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your children with the transition to school
Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work
3 days’ paid leave per year to participate in charity initiatives
Discounted health insurance premiums
Access to learning and development programs through Udemy
Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated.
Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you!
We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace.
For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website -
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Employment Type Employee
Time Type Full time