The Senior Compliance Manager will support the development and ongoing management of MPMS’ Regulatory Compliance Framework and the associated policy suite, including training. Additionally, the role holder will be a key member of the Group Line 2 global compliance function and support internal and external compliance reporting, as well as the compliance elements of the group’s governance, risk and compliance system, GRC.
This is a senior role, which will report directly to the Head of Framework, Policy and Group Compliance, and will be an important member of the Enterprise Risk Management team. The role holder will be expected to actively collaborate with colleagues in the Risk and Compliance function globally to ensure the consistent application and implementation of Compliance framework and policies.
The role holder will have in-depth risk and compliance experience within financial services including experience of directly supporting senior management in delivering effective compliance management and developing a strong risk and compliance culture.
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities
Strategic Focus
- Lead the maintenance, development and implementation of Group Compliance frameworks, policies, standards, guidance and procedures across MPMS.
Operational Management
- Collaborate with Risk and Compliance teams globally to ensure the consistent application and implementation of compliance framework and policy requirements.
- Support the Head of Frameworks, Policy & Group Compliance in delivery of regular and ad hoc global Compliance Reporting, Compliance Risk Assessments and Annual Compliance Plan.
- Monitor industry and regulatory updates relevant to the Group’s frameworks and policies, engaging with third parties, regulatory bodies, and others, as appropriate.
- Provide advice, review and challenge advice and/or training to the business on issues of compliance as well as the impacts of emerging compliance and industry developments.
- Provide Line 2 support to our Finance and Human Resources, group function teams.
People Leadership
- Develop and maintain professional and strong working relationships with key senior stakeholders including the Divisional Heads of Risk and Compliance and their teams, the General Counsel and Company Secretary and our Corporate Functions.
Governance & Risk
- Support the global L&D team in their delivery of an enterprise-wide Compliance training program.
- Collaborate with the GRC team to support the ongoing development of the tool and ensure framework and policy requirements are consistently implemented.
The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.
Experience & Personal Attributes
- Qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law or a related field are desirable but not essential, combined with ongoing professional development, such as post-graduate or professional qualifications.
- In depth knowledge, experience of best practice risk and compliance management frameworks, methodologies, and emerging practice.
- Understanding of the regulatory and operational environment, policy development and key legislation relevant to the superannuation and financial services industries in Australia, including but not limited to Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act, Corporations Act, AML/CTF Act and Privacy Act, associated regulations, instruments and regulatory guides.
- Exposure to global regulatory and operational environments will be highly regarded or equivalent experience and exposure to regulatory and operational environment, policy development and key legislation in United Kingdom or India.
- High levels of problem-solving ability, with clear decision-making skills that can analyse complex information, in a way that drives resolution across a global business line.
- An experienced and skilled communicator at all levels, who clearly leads, inspires confidence, influences, and motivates others.
- A proven strategic thinker with experiences in the development, collaboration and communication of well-considered, robust strategies within a large and complex environment.
- Practical experience in balancing local regulatory requirements within a group construct, ability to understand and satisfy needs of both local, regulated entities in multiple jurisdictions.
- An ability to connect, engage, pivot and change while at the same time being thoughtful, considerate and respectful of others.
- Unwavering commitment to behaving with integrity and complying with legal obligations, policies, and the Group code of conduct.
- Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and engagement skills with demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders at all levels
The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time to time based on business needs. In addition, as the role is part of a global team travel and flexibility to work outside standard hours may be required in this role.
