Compliance Manager – Financial Services

Salt; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Sydney-based office

Competitive salary AU$200k–AU$260k + 4

12-month FTC

Job summary

Salt, headquartered in Sydney, seeks a Compliance Manager to support ANZ's compliance function with a focus on financial crime, governance and risk advisory. The role includes advisory across regulated consumer credit, payment systems, licensing, AML/CTF, and consumer protection, reporting on trends and promoting a compliance culture.

With 5–7 years in regulated financial services compliance, you will build and maintain risk frameworks, manage licensing obligations, and partner with global

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in a compliance role within regulated financial services in Australia and New Zealand.
• Ability to build, maintain, and operationalise compliance frameworks and manage licensing obligations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex regulations into practical business solutions.
• Interest in leveraging modern tools and technologies (such as AI) to drive better compliance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Advising on compliance and risk matters across a broad scope including licensing, AML/CTF, consumer protection, and anti-bribery and corruption.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks in collaboration with business and global compliance teams.
• Conducting compliance risk assessments on new products, services, and initiatives.
• Assisting with the management of compliance incidents and potential reportable situations.
• Supporting business-led projects to assess and implement new or changing regulatory requirements.
• Delivering ongoing education and awareness programs to business teams in line with the GRC framework.
• Reporting on compliance risk trends, key metrics, and emerging issues.
• Promoting a strong compliance and risk-aware culture in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance experience

Financial services ANZ

Credit & financial services regs

Stakeholder engagement & communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

Compliance Manager, Financial Services | Sydney Based

12 Month FTC & may extend! This is a rare opportunity to join an established and reputable global FinTech operating across ANZ with HQ in Sydney and Melbourne, where innovation meets integrity. We're seeking a Compliance Manager, to play a key role in supporting the broader ANZ compliance function, with a focus on financial crime, governance, and risk advisory.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on compliance and risk matters across a broad scope including regulated consumer credit, payment systems, P2P/non-cash payment facilities, licensing, product development, marketing oversight, AML/CTF, consumer protection, and anti-bribery and corruption.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks in collaboration with business and global compliance teams.
• Conducting compliance risk assessments on new products, services, and initiatives.
• Assisting with the management of compliance incidents and potential reportable situations.
• Supporting business-led projects to assess and implement new or changing regulatory requirements.
• Delivering ongoing education and awareness programs to business teams in line with the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) framework.
• Reporting on compliance risk trends, key metrics, and emerging issues.
• Promoting a strong compliance and risk-aware culture in day-to-day operations.

What We're Looking For

• 5-7 years' experience in a compliance role within regulated financial services in Australia and New Zealand, with strong understanding of relevant credit and financial services regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and operationalise compliance frameworks and manage related licensing obligations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex regulations into practical business solutions.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
• A team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a purpose-driven culture.
• Interest in leveraging modern tools and technologies (such as AI) to drive better compliance outcomes.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Paying $200K - $260K + super + holiday, sick leave and public holiday entitlements
• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping the future of digital finance.
• Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid Sydney-based office model.
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and values-led culture.
• Great positive working culture!

At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.

Salt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.