Compliance Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 extra paid leave days

Volunteer days

Employee discounts

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Beyond Bank is seeking a Compliance professional to join the Risk and Compliance team in Sydney. You will provide regulatory guidance, support incidents and reporting, and drive governance across the bank's compliance framework.

Reporting to the Senior Compliance Manager, you will partner with stakeholders, interpret requirements, and contribute to regulatory change initiatives in a purpose-led organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services compliance, risk, audit or regulatory advisory.
• Ability to interpret complex legislation and provide clear practical advice.
• Knowledge of banking regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical compliance advice and guidance to the business.
• Analyse and interpret legislation, prudential standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with project and business teams to support regulatory change initiatives.
• Assist with management of compliance incidents, investigations, remediation and reporting.
• Support enhancement of the Compliance Framework, policies and governance.
• Build relationships across the organisation to promote a compliant culture.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in law, compliance, or finance

Job description

Company Description

• Work from any one of our corporate offices


• Full time

At Beyond Bank, we ask Australians to Bank on Purpose.

We’re a 100% member-owned, certified B Corp bank that helps people reach their financial goals while backing communities across Australia. Because we believe where you bank can make a difference to your financial future and the people and communities around you.

For our people, that means the chance to build a career somewhere that stands for something. You’ll do meaningful work alongside people who care about what they do, with the support and opportunities to learn, grow and move forward.

Our values of Member Obsession, Empowering Communities, Shared Ambition and Championing Sustainability are integral to all that we do and are the standards to which we hold ourselves. The way we work is also demonstrated by the behaviours that we are accountable to uphold: Own It, Call it Out, Be Respectful, Bring Your A Game, Make A Difference and Right Things Right Way.

Job Description

The role

Join our Risk and Compliance team and play a key role in helping the Bank meet its regulatory obligations while supporting a strong culture of compliance across the organisation. Reporting to the Senior Compliance Manager, you will provide regulatory advice, support compliance incidents and reporting, contribute to regulatory change initiatives, and help maintain and enhance the Bank's Compliance Framework.

This is a varied and collaborative role that will see you partner with stakeholders across the business, interpret regulatory requirements, support the implementation of compliance initiatives, and drive continuous improvement through effective governance, knowledge sharing and practical compliance solutions. It's an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional looking to broaden their experience and make a meaningful impact in a purpose-led organisation.

In this role, you will

• Provide practical compliance advice and guidance, helping the business understand and meet its regulatory obligations.


• Analyse and interpret legislation, prudential standards, industry codes and regulatory requirements relevant to the Bank.


• Partner with project and business teams to support regulatory change initiatives, strategic projects and business improvements.


• Assist with the management of compliance incidents, including investigations, regulatory assessment, remediation, and reporting..


• Support the ongoing enhancement of the Bank's Compliance Framework, policies, procedures and governance practices.


• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation, promoting compliance awareness and contributing to a positive risk and compliance culture.

Qualifications

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience in financial services compliance, risk, audit or regulatory advisory, with a strong understanding of the Australian banking regulatory environment.


• The ability to interpret complex legislation and regulatory requirements and provide clear, practical advice to support business decision-making.


• Sound knowledge of banking regulations and industry standards, including consumer credit, privacy, corporations and prudential requirements.


• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to identify trends, assess risk, and solve complex problems.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders.


• A proven ability to manage competing priorities, maintain exceptional attention to detail, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.


• Qualifications in law, compliance, business, audit or a related discipline will be highly regarded, as will experience within the banking or broader financial services sector.

See yourself in our team

You will be joining a group of dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to provide exceptional support to our members. Whether you are working face-to-face, online, or over the phone, you will be committed to ensuring that our members receive the best possible experience with our company.

Additional Information

Why work for Beyond Bank?

We welcome candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for our roles.
Beyond Bank is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, or modifications for accessibility to our locations, please contact us at [e-mail]

There are even more benefits:

• Additional 3 paid work-life balance days


• Paid community volunteer days to support community organisations across Australia


• Access to employee discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee and family assistance, plus more


• A flexible and diverse working environment


• Career development opportunities, training and coaching

By joining Beyond Bank, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who will support and encourage you to achieve your full potential. If you are passionate about people and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

What does our recruitment process look like?
The process can include a phone screen, video screen, virtual or face-to-face interview, psychometric testing, and all relevant background checking.

To find out more about Beyond Bank visit beyondbank.com.au

As a Certified B Corp, we use our business as a force for good.