Governance and Oversight Associate

12 Month Max Term Contract- Provide Due Diligence and On-going Compliance Reporting Support- Work where we work best - Hybrid office/work-from-home environment

Our corporate trust business is a leading provider of fiduciary and digital solutions to the banking and financial services industry in Australia and Singapore. It administers securitisation portfolios, investment and debt structures to protect the interests of our clients’ investors. Corporate trust supports clients locally and overseas with a unique offering through five key service offerings: Debt Market Services; Managed Fund Services; Perpetual Asia (headquartered in Singapore); Perpetual Digital, and Laminar Capital.

Be part of the Governance and Oversight business whose goal is to deliver an effective and best in class Outsourcing Framework which manages the businesses risk exposures, ensuring key governance and oversight obligations on service providers are met in a timely manner and in compliance with Perpetual policies.

About the role

As a Governance and Oversight Associate at Perpetual Corporate Trust, you will:
- Develop a good understanding of the service providers functions relevant to the Responsible Entity and Wholesale Trustee funds offered.- Conduct daily reviews of service provider questionnaires including but not limited to Work Health & Safety (WHS) and Managed Investment Trust (MIT) compliance reporting received from providers to ensure in line with framework and obligations depending on product.- Understand the legal, regulatory, compliance and risk frameworks in place that govern our funds.- Assist and maintain data on Fiduciary Intelligence our proprietary to ensure kept up to date and relevant for each service provider in line with their services.- Assist with user end testing on Fiduciary Intelligence prior to enhancements being implemented into production.- Issue Due Diligence questionnaires for new providers and regular review questionnaires for existing providers, review responses and assist with preparing final reports.- Complete Control Self Assessment (CSA) testing in accordance with CSA testing cycles.- Assist with reporting to Management, the Compliance Committee, and the Board.- Develop and maintain good understanding of Perpetual’s requirements, risk appetite, managed funds, and service providers.- Develop and maintain good & effective relationships with service providers and internal stakeholders.- Involvement in ad-hoc projects as required.

About you- A degree in law, business, accounting, economics, or a related field.- Minimum 1 years’ experience in Financial Services, with exposure to managed funds. Would suit someone in compliance, risk, audit or an operational role.- Have a good understanding of the service providers operations for managed investment schemes and the legal, regulatory and compliance and risk frameworks in place that govern managed investment schemes.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.- Strong Attention to Detail with ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks- Analytical.

How we work

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits- Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year- An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing- Study support and commitment to supporting professional development

Diversity and inclusion- Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy- A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.