Risk and Compliance Leader

4 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia FNZ Full time

FNZ is a global leader in wealth management, partnering with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers. As the Head of Risk and Compliance – Australia, you will play a pivotal role in enabling FNZ to meet its strategic goals while protecting the organisation's value and reputation.

Job Description

You will be responsible for driving the development and implementation of FNZ's risk and compliance framework, ensuring it meets the standards expected by clients and regulators. This includes:

  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive risk management framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Managing and maintaining our regulatory obligations in Australia, including FNZ's AFSL responsibilities related to custody services, as well as compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) laws, and Data Protection and Privacy laws.
  • Collaborating with FNZ senior management, boards, and committees to implement and maintain a robust three lines of defence model.

You will oversee engagement with regulators, including the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and other regulatory stakeholders, to ensure FNZ is well represented and maintains positive, mutually beneficial relationships.

Analyse new legislation, assess its impact on FNZ and its customers, and work with business partners to ensure successful implementation.

Develop and implement relevant control frameworks to address regulatory and other change requirements.

Manage the implementation and embedding of policies and procedures within the Global Risk and Controls Framework for the region.

Oversee compliance with Privacy and Data Protection laws, including conducting Privacy Impact Assessments.

Oversee AML/CTF processes and ensure ongoing compliance.

Conduct risk assessments and evaluations across the business, ensuring that appropriate mitigating actions are in place.

Provide Risk and Compliance reporting aligned with global standards, tailored for both internal and external audiences, including participation in FNZ's regional board meetings.

Manage local risk and compliance committees and report to the board as required.

Oversee local requirements for non-statutory audits, such as GS007/AFSL/SOC2 controls audits.

Develop and manage the Annual Compliance Monitoring Plan for Australia.

Identify and manage emerging risks in collaboration with business owners.

Assist in promoting a positive risk culture throughout the organisation.

Provide support, education, and training to staff to foster a positive risk culture and enhance compliance awareness within the organisation.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced professional with a proven track record in a similar role within the Financial Services industry or professional services firm. Key skills and qualifications include:

  • Degree qualified with experience in a similar role within the Financial Services industry or professional services firm.
  • Proven track record as a senior leader within the financial services industry, showcasing the ability to drive strategic initiatives and lead teams effectively.
  • Deep understanding of the Australian financial services regulatory regimes including data privacy, business continuity, AML, custody, wrap platforms, and superannuation.
  • Experience in engaging with ASIC and other relevant Australian regulators.
  • Relevant experience within wealth management/wrap platform and custodial function.
  • Experience of implementing and overseeing AML/CTF and Privacy/Data Governance compliance programmes.
  • Experienced in working collaboratively across all levels of the organisation, from frontline staff to executive leadership.
  • Well-developed relationship management and interpersonal skills essential for managers in large financial services institutions and a proven record of obtaining stakeholder buy-in across all levels of the business.
  • Strong communication skills to be able to engage directly with the business and external parties.
  • Ability to understand the commercial impact of regulatory and contractual compliance obligations.
  • 'Hands-on' attitude, proactive 'can do' approach, and the ability to get the job done.
  • Experience as an appointed representative for a regulated activity will be looked favorably on.
Benefits

FNZ offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including full comprehensive health insurance, Life insurance, additional annual leave days after your first 12 months, sick days, and more. We also provide a hybrid 3+2 model combining working from the office and from home.

About Us

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. We created wealth's growth platform to help.

We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. Our platform helps us partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA). Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

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