Job Description

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.