Legal and Assurance Associate

4 months ago

Sydney, Australia Westpac Banking Corporation Full time

Legal and Assurance Associate

**Legal and Assurance Associate**
- Permanent
- Sydney
- Use your Legal, Compliance, or Assurance background in a role that will make a difference

**How will I help?**

Join the Reward, Performance and Accountability team as a Legal & Assurance Associate in a role that will span the Westpac Group and make sure we have simple and efficient ways of working to get the job done. With a legal / compliance background, you will be someone who enjoys building processes, systems and tools to get the right outcomes collaborating across functions Legal, Business Controls and Monitoring team and the 2nd Line of Defence Risk team, you will be a collaborative problem solver who continually looks for ways to improve and innovative to achieve great outcomes. You will constantly examine operations across the Accountability team to examine how things could be simpler, and support the execution of our processes and work to exceed expectations.

**What's in it for me?**

You'll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for over 200 years. Our purpose is to create better futures together. So, we'll back you in the development of your career, internal career prospects, and flexible working. You'll also keep learning to grow your career, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure. 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?**
- A bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or a related field.
- Relevant work experience in legal, compliance, or assurance roles. Experience in a corporate or financial services environment can be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of legal principles, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Familiarity with risk management and assurance practices.
- Ability to analyze complex legal and regulatory issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting documents and interacting with stakeholders.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing documents and ensuring compliance.
- Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other relevant certifications can be beneficial.
- Proficiency in using legal research tools, compliance software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and regulatory bodies.
- High ethical standards and integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information.

**What's it like to work there?**

We are a collaborative team of passionate people with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers, our communities and each other. At Westpac, making a difference means creating impact, unlocking our own and each other's passions, and transformative success stories to create better futures together.

As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family gives you access to a wide range of employee benefits to help you manage your priorities - whether that means family life, work/life balance, ambition to grow or all the little perks in between.

We'll empower you to shape your career path. Through personalised upskilling, mentoring, and training opportunities, you're in control of where you start and how you'll grow.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility - and champions inclusion.

Hear from some of our people and their experiences working with us.

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