Manager Regulatory Affairs

Flexible and inclusive work environment
- Exciting growth plans, both locally and internationally Deliver outcomes for our members

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members.

**Your new team**

Our Group Risk function is responsible for ensuring the right checks and balances are in place to safeguard the interests of our members.

**Your new role**

Our Group Risk function is led by managers who advocate for their people, are open and approachable, and who share their knowledge.

This is your chance to work with a passionate team who are shaping the Fund’s approach to risk, while delivering excellent outcomes for Fund members and colleagues.

Some of your key responsibilities will be:

- Representing AustralianSuper at engagements with APRA and ASIC and supporting maintenance of constructive and open relationships with these regulators.
- Managing responses to complex regulatory requests, including drafting and reviewing letters and reports for regulators.
- Providing oversight and constructive challenge of responses to regulator requests through working closely with the business to understand and interpret regulatory expectations.
- Monitoring completion of agreed action items resulting from regulatory engagements and providing support to colleagues to enable them to respond to action items in line with regulatory expectations.
- Preparing and disseminating minutes and actions arising from meetings with regulators.
- Contributing to the maintenance of the register of regulatory engagements, requests, and actions, and ensuring the Trustee has complete and accurate records of all regulatory interactions.
- Providing advice and guidance to senior stakeholders on engaging with regulators such as through providing training and developing guidance materials. Maintaining and overseeing adherence to the Regulatory Engagement Policy.

**What you’ll need**
- Extensive experience in risk, compliance and/or governance.
- Experience working in or with regulators, or in a public policy setting related to regulation.
- Strong knowledge of the financial services sector, and related laws and regulations, particularly in relation to superannuation.
- Strong understanding of risk management issues, particularly in relation to superannuation.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to present ideas, perspectives and issues to senior stakeholders with influence.
- Enquiring, curious, challenging and continuous improvement mindset.
- Well-developed ability to coordinate tasks, set priorities and operate independently. Experience working with Boards and Senior Level Management Teams.

**Life at AustralianSuper**

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

**What’s next**
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required. _

**Progress powered by purpose.**

**_Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper’s Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you._