Head of Regulatory Affairs

Closing date: 12 November – 2:00pm (AEDT)

We've never been 'just a bank'. Just like you should never be 'just an employee'. We're united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we're making it happen.

It continues here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.

Group Regulatory Affairs Department provides second line oversight and strategic advice regarding Regulatory requirements and compliance. They support the business to drive sound regulatory practice and maintain strong relationships with regulatory parties on behalf of the Bank (BEN).

The newly created Head of Regulatory Affairs position will report to the Chief Compliance & Financial Crime Officer (and MLRO). 

As the Material risk owner for Regulatory Risk, you will:

• Lead the Regulatory Affairs team providing strategic advice on BEN's engagement with key regulators, primarily focused on APRA, ASIC and AUSTRAC.
• Establish & maintain processes to ensure regulatory relationships are managed on a proactive basis.
• Ensure proactive management of regulatory risk, including connecting themes across regulators and anticipating areas of focus in the evolving regulatory environment.
• Provide strategic advice on key regulatory risks, issues and developments.
• Lead a team to provide subject matter expertise, guidance, review and challenge on regulatory engagements, including meetings, supervisory discussions, responses to Regulatory Reviews, thematic reviews, notices and information requests.
• Identify risks and provide insights for Executive and Board reporting on BEN's regulatory risk

Position description:  Head of Regulatory Affairs Position

This permanent full time role can be based in Melbourne, Adelaide, Bendigo, or Sydney.

We offer flexible work options that put our people first, and a hybrid model with a minimum requirement of 60% of your time per week in the office. 

What you'll bring to the role

To succeed in this role, we'd love you to have:

• Subject matter expertise in the financial services regulation with experience in regulator relationships.
• 10 + years relevant experience that will enable successful performance in this role within the financial services sector.
• Ability to proactively communicate and engage on regulatory updates and insights to all levels of the organisation, from the Board, Executive to individual analysts in a clear, concise, and tailored manner.
• Ability to effectively bring together diverse teams and stakeholders to tackle complex regulatory challenges. Fostering collaboration and building consensus across different departments and external organisations.
• Authentic and inclusive leadership style.
• Attention to detail and execution quality.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications that are required for this role.
• A legal qualification will be highly regarded.

Internal Applications

Please note, all internal candidates are required to notify their immediate leader when applying for a new career opportunity and you will be asked to acknowledge they have done so upon submission of your application.

For a confidential discussion about what this opportunity can mean for you, please contact Andrea Demartini, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor.

For more information, check out the Application Process for Internal Candidates page.  

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.

Still in two minds?

Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don't tick every box we still want to see your application

We're making better, bigger. And we'll get there with you.

Now's the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve.

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