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. We are dedicated to building a high-performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members.
Your New Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Governance and Risk, Strategy, and Corporate Affairs (S&CA) Domain, the Compliance Manager is a key member of AustralianSuper’s First line Risk and Compliance team for S&CA and will be the key Compliance SME for the whole S&CA function.
This role is responsible for leading the First line S&CA compliance function, supporting the ongoing compliance of the Domain’s regulatory obligations and being the key regulatory and technical SME for S&CA, and the wider fund as it relates to general advice obligations under the Domain Chief Executive’s accountabilities.
Key duties include but are not limited to:
Provide and oversee review and compliance sign-off as required for external materials across all S&CA departments to ensure it is compliant with the Corporations Acts, general financial product advice provisions and other relevant legislations.
Provide compliance guidance, advice and sign-off for key activities such as member outcome assessment, annual report, annual members meeting and supporting media relations, investment relations and ESG communications.
Motivate and inspire our people by demonstrating commitment to the Fund’s values, decision pillars and leadership principles.
Ensure our Members First culture is consistently and firmly embedded across the function.
Being part of a high performing team to support the successful delivery of the Fund’s strategic ambitions, and are innovative, resilient and equipped to deal with ambiguity.
Drive a strong service and excellence-oriented culture with accompanying KPIs, within the team and with vendors (where required) and partners.
Develop and nurture strong relationships within S&CA and other Domains providing general advice and with Line 1, Line 2 and Line 3 areas across the Fund.
Nurture and maintain internal relationships across all levels of the Fund.
What You’ll Need
5+ years’ experience in financial services and an understanding of financial products and business processes.
RG146 qualification and relevant industry experience is essential.
Strong experience with and understanding of superannuation compliance regulations
Hold an accreditation in Risk Management from a recognised body like Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) or Governance Institute of Australia (GIA) or be willing to obtain one after joining AustralianSuper.[VZ1] [NO2]
High level of personal integrity as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters.
Strong people leadership capability, with the resilience, influence and communication skills to motivate performance and contribute effectively across the S&CA Domain.
Executive-level written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to articulate and communicate strategy and concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff and external stakeholders.
Ability to develop and maintain high quality interpersonal relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outside the Fund.
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 cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. 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
Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.
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Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.
Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper’s Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.
Skills Required
- 5+ years' experience in financial services with understanding of financial products and business processes
- RG146 qualification and relevant industry experience
- Strong experience with and understanding of superannuation compliance regulations
- Accreditation in Risk Management from recognised body (RMIA or GIA) or willingness to obtain after joining
- High level of personal integrity and ability to professionally handle confidential matters
- Strong people leadership capability with resilience, influence and communication skills
- Executive-level written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain high quality interpersonal relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status
What We Do
AustralianSuper is for everyday Australians and businesses; we help invest members’ money to create the best possible retirement outcomes for members. More than 3 million members and 440,000 businesses trust us to invest more than AU$270 billion on their behalf. One in 8 working Australians are a member of AustralianSuper, the nation’s largest superannuation fund. Our size has given us the ability to leverage significant investment opportunities for long term performance and low fees that are passed on to our members. With services and advice that simplify super for business including a free clearing house, secure online transactions, dedicated relationship managers, education and help. It’s easy to see why we’ve been a top performing fund. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AustralianSuper is not responsible for other user's comments. We reserve the right to delete any comments that are not in line with our community standards. By participating in the AustralianSuper’s LinkedIn community, you agree to adhere to our House Rules: ausup.me/HouseRules ______________________________________________________________________________________ Investment returns are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Reference to any awards and ratings are only one factor to be taken into account when choosing a super fund. The information posted by AustralianSuper may be general financial advice which doesn’t take into account your personal objectives, situation or needs. Before making a decision about AustralianSuper, you should think about your financial requirements and refer to the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, available at australiansuper.com/pds or by calling 1300 300 273. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987, AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898.
