Senior Compliance Manager

SENIOR COMPLIANCE MANAGER – CONSUMER RISK & COMPLIANCE – SYDNEY & BRISBANE

At Allianz, we're proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2025 and a Great Place to Work. As a leading global insurance and asset management brand, we prioritise care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire the very best people to further our commitment to caring and securing the future for our customers.

We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part of an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

Let's care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

About the role

The primary purpose of this Line 1 Compliance role is to assist in leading the implementation, execution, and monitoring of the risk and compliance management framework and the regulatory and compliance change agenda.

• Establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders and increase awareness of regulatory and compliance obligations.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing ongoing communication and advice to Risk Owners and Divisional Management on compliance matters and the development of processes in line with the Board-approved risk appetite and Allianz Risk Management Framework.
• Contribute to strengthening governance and the compliance framework.
• Direct the implementation and monitoring of compliance plans.
  Provide advice on the implementation and promotion of corporate compliance and policies, liaising closely with the Second Line of Defence on all divisional-specific compliance matters.
• Ensure operational compliance plans and assessment activities are kept up to date and adhered to.
• Support and advice on business solutions for incoming regulatory changes.
• Guide management in developing action plans to address breaches.
• Guide the development of compliance-specific KRIs/metrics.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Law or Business Management.
• Significant leadership experience in risk management, compliance, or internal audit within a complex, matrixed financial services (corporate) organisation.
• Advanced communication and writing skills required.
• Technical understanding of regulatory requirements and ability to apply practical and commercial acumen to business problems.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing risk levels and able to propose solutions to mitigate risk.
• Demonstrated experience in process and control design, with the ability to understand operational and compliance risks inherent or emerging in a business area.
• Proven ability to partner and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders to establish strong professional relationships and influence outcomes cross divisional.
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity, providing pragmatic commercial solutions to meet stakeholder expectations.
• A passion for leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.  

Benefits and Perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer
• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

About our culture

We care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in a workplace that celebrates inclusion and equal opportunity, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations and abilities are not only welcomed but valued for the unique perspectives and talents they bring to work.  We're committed to fostering an environment where everyone belongs and can thrive and reach their fullest potential.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to for a confidential conversation.