Head of Regulatory Strategy

Key Leadership Position

This is a strategic role driving accountability, cultural evolution and transformation within a purpose-led organisation.

As a senior leader, you will oversee our highly visible Regulatory Affairs team to build and maintain a high-performing regulatory affairs function.

You will develop and execute our Regulatory Affairs strategy providing expert advice on regulatory matters to the Executive Team across our schemes.

About the Role

Reporting to the GM Stakeholder Relations & Policy, you will manage key regulator relationships, support executive decision-making and ensure regulatory compliance.

Duties

• Develop Regulatory Strategy: Develop and deliver our regulatory affairs strategy ensuring compliance managing risk and aligning with our role in delivering insurance services to the people of NSW.
• Lead a High-Performing Team: Build and maintain strong relationships with key regulators ensuring proactive professional and timely responses.
• Engage Regulatory Stakeholders and Ensure Compliance: Build and maintain strong relationships with key regulators ensuring proactive professional and timely responses. Lead the preparation of regulatory submissions audits and responses to supervision plans collaborating closely with Legal and Compliance teams.
• Provide Expert Reporting and Advice: Monitor and interpret regulatory developments ensuring we stay ahead of legislative changes. Support consistent and accurate regulatory reporting across the organisation and contribute to the development of effective regulatory policies and frameworks. Provide expert advice to the CEO Executive Team and Board on regulatory issues and emerging risks.
• Manage Risk and Contribute to Our Governance Framework: Contribute to internal governance by participating in key committees and working groups. Ensure alignment of policies and controls with regulatory expectations. Use sound judgment under pressure to support compliance and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate Across Our Organisation: Work closely with other Risk & Governance functions the Compliance and Legal teams and business leaders to embed a strong regulatory culture and ensure systems and procedures effectively support regulatory obligations.

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in regulatory affairs and public policy.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in business commerce public policy finance law economics or other relevant business discipline.
• At least 10+ years experience in regulatory affairs and public policy roles ideally within government or a highly regulated financial services industry.
• Strong and influential written and verbal communication skills including experience drafting formal correspondence submissions policy papers and board-level reports.
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven track record of engaging effectively at a strategic and operational level with regulators and influencing regulatory outcomes.
• Extensive experience building strong rapport and influence at all levels of an organisation.
• Well-developed understanding of enterprise risk and compliance management frameworks.
• Significant experience in the Australian regulatory environment.
• Experience in a role operating in a fast-paced environment with significant competing priorities and comfortable dealing with ambiguity including ability to lead and operate at the same time.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team of experts to ensure delivery at a strategic and operational level.
• A Master's level degree or legal qualification is preferred.

Culture

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people's development so the people of NSW can thrive.