Professional Standards Manager

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Chartered Accountants Anz Full time

We encourage Passion to Grow and improve
- Inspire a high-performing team charged with raising the bar on professional standards
- Shape the future of compliance and risk
- Enjoy flexibility and balance in a role where your leadership truly makes a difference

We're offering a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for a purpose-driven leader to help Chartered Accountants ANZ excel. You'll play a key role in guiding ethical and professional standards, developing strategic risk responses, and building strong relationships with industry stakeholders.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you ready to lead with impact? Based in Sydney, this influential role puts you at the forefront of professional excellence. You'll lead a passionate team, drive a robust monitoring and compliance program, and bring your ideas to life in a flexible, supportive environment. If you're looking for a role where your leadership shapes the profession and supports real-world outcomes—this is it.
**Key responsibilities will include**:

- Championing quality and integrity: Help CA ANZ members deliver exceptional service, reduce risk, and uphold the highest professional standards.
- Turning insights into action: Analyse monitoring outcomes and share key findings with members and stakeholders through compelling reports, presentations, and conversations.
- Driving strategic change: Provide expert advice and continuously evolve our monitoring and risk management strategies to stay ahead of emerging challenges.
- Engaging with industry leaders: Collaborate with the Big 4, insurers, regulators, government, and consultants on critical issues like liability capping and claims data.
- Shaping policy: Develop and manage policies and procedures that support our Professional Standards Scheme and ensure its effectiveness.
- Innovating with technology: Leverage digital tools to enhance the reach and impact of our monitoring programs.
- Staying globally informed: Monitor regulatory developments in Australia and abroad to identify trends and opportunities relevant to our work.
- Owning the numbers: Prepare and manage annual budgets and forecasts.
- Leading with purpose: Inspire and develop a small, dedicated team of professionals committed to making a difference.

ABOUT YOU
**What you will bring**:

- 10+ years' experience, including 5+ in leadership roles across risk, compliance, or audit
- CA or equivalent qualification and deep understanding of public practice
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A strategic mindset with a knack for problem-solving and innovation
- Passion for mentoring and empowering teams
- Tech-savvy and comfortable navigating change

ABOUT US
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) represents more than 140,000 financial professionals, supporting them to make a meaningful difference in the communities where they work and live. We are committed to advancing the profession through high ethical standards, world-class education, and advocacy for the public good. Guided by our purpose and values, we aspire to be a magnet for diverse talent, equip our members for success, and lead the way in sustainability, innovation, and trust in business and finance.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
At CA ANZ, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects our values of collaboration, integrity, diversity, and accountability. As part of our strategy to be a magnet for diverse talent and an adaptive, member-centric organisation, we offer:

- A strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion embedded in everything we do
- A flexible hybrid work model that balances autonomy with the benefits of in-person collaboration
- Access to innovative tools and systems that support efficiency and continuous improvement
- A culture that values your voice and empowers you to make an impact in your community and profession
- Two additional CA leave days over the Christmas closure period
- The chance to contribute to meaningful work that creates real impact for people across Aotearoa and Australia

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