Head of Compliance

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Equity Trustees Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Compliance function at Equity Trustees as Head of Compliance, playing a pivotal role in ensuring a robust, sustainable, and demonstrable compliance framework. You will have primary accountability for the Compliance Management Framework and Regulatory Engagement Policy, and work closely with senior leadership to embed compliance practices across the business.

You will provide strategic direction, work with our business units to manage regulatory engagements, and oversee compliance frameworks and incident and breach management processes. This role demands strong leadership, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead and influence within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and operationalise the enterprise-wide Compliance Management Framework, including regulatory change, incidents, and breach management.
  • Maintain key compliance systems such as the EQT Compliance Obligation Library and manage the compliance monitoring process.
  • Support the CRO and Business Units with the management of regulatory relationships and oversight of lodgements, correspondence, and regulatory reviews.
  • Oversee AFSL licence compliance, training, CPD status, and dispute resolution processes.
  • Oversee Conflicts and Gifts Frameworks
  • Oversee Modern Slavery Compliance
  • Prepare Board and Committee reporting and facilitate compliance training across the business.
  • Lead and mentor the Compliance team, fostering a client-centric and high-performing culture.

What You'll Need To Succeed

  • Senior leadership experience, within Financial Services regulatory environments, ideally in asset management or superannuation.
  • Strong expertise in compliance frameworks, regulatory management, and governance processes.
  • Experience in implementing change and uplifting compliance processes
  • Mentoring skills to support the development of the compliance team
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Strategic thinking and an ability to lead teams through complex compliance requirements.
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills.
  • Relevant tertiary and post-graduate qualifications (Business/Accounting/Finance/Economics/Law) and professional memberships.

What We Offer

  • A warm, open, and supportive culture.
  • An attractive remuneration package, including reward and recognition programs.
  • An employee wellness program, including discounted health insurance and an employee assistance program.
  • A workplace volunteering and giving program to enable you to help others in the community.
  • We are proud to be part of the Top 30 Best Workplaces to Giveback 2024.
  • Discounted tax and estate planning services.
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer.
  • Great central CBD location, modern office fit-out, and end-of-trip facilities.
  • Flexible/Hybrid working environment.

About Us - Trusted Since 1888
Equity Trustees was established in 1888 and is now one of Australia's largest specialist trustee companies. We help our clients grow, manage, and protect their wealth now and for future generations. As a trustee company, we are responsible for always acting in our clients' best interests, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and cared for.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is flexible, rewarding, and supportive of individual development. Just as you will help us grow our business, we will help you grow in your career.

Equity Trustees is over 145 years strong - and growing. Apply now to be part of a successful contemporary trustee company

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