Ombudsman - Banking and Finance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AFCA Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Ombudsman to join our Banking and Finance decision-making team at AFCA. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in resolving complaints and disputes in the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities
  • Make decisions on standard and complex complaints in accordance with AFCA rules and fairness principles
  • Provide professional and technical leadership across AFCA, including coaching and mentoring Adjudicators, caseworkers, and others
  • Support AFCA's relationships with consumer groups, government bodies, regulators, AFCA members, and other stakeholders
  • Develop AFCA approaches and present at external conferences as a subject matter expert
Requirements
  • Legal qualifications and a significant track record of achievement at senior executive level within the B&F industry or a tribunal, EDR scheme, regulatory agency, or related business entity
  • Sound knowledge of financial services law, practice, and other regulations, including credit and lending law
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to quickly get to the heart of complex issues and efficiently handle a busy caseload
  • Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with a wide cross-section of the insurance sector and the broader community
  • Resilience, focus, determination, and excellent engagement skills, with the ability to effectively manage challenges, external criticism, and public scrutiny
About AFCA

AFCA is a for-purpose organisation that provides a free service for individuals and small businesses. We are committed to driving fairness in the financial sector and creating a positive impact on the community. Our people are at the centre of everything we do, and we strive to provide a recruitment experience that's fair, inclusive, and accessible.

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, progressive and inclusive leave entitlements, and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits. If you are passionate about making a difference in the financial sector and are looking for an organisation that values the human in all of us, we encourage you to apply.



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