Executive Manager, Regulatory Affairs

IAG; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% Superannuation

20 days annual leave + 5 MyLeave

Up to 50% off personal insurance

LinkedIn Learning & IAG Academy access

Job summary

IAG is seeking an Executive Manager, Regulatory Affairs to lead enterprise regulatory engagement and strategy from either Sydney or Melbourne. You will shape how we interact with regulators, build trusted relationships and provide strategic insight to senior leaders on emerging regulatory developments.

You will develop regulatory intelligence capabilities, coach a high-performing team, and drive proactive regulatory engagement across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in Regulatory Affairs or Regulatory Strategy.
• Experience engaging with regulators and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the Australian regulatory landscape (APRA, ASIC).
• Ability to translate complex regulatory developments into business actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of IAG's enterprise regulatory affairs strategy.
• Build trusted relationships with regulators and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic insights on regulatory risks, trends and opportunities.
• Develop regulatory intelligence capabilities to inform decisions and risk management.
• Lead and coach a high-performing regulatory affairs team.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder management

Regulators engagement

Analytical thinker

Job description

At IAG, we’re ready for you. We're the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping everyday Aussies and New Zealanders, supporting their ambitions and making insurance accessible.

As an Executive Manager, Regulatory Affairs, you will lead IAG's enterprise approach to regulatory engagement, shaping how we build trusted relationships with regulators and navigate an increasingly complex external environment. Partnering with senior leaders across the business, you'll drive a strategic and coordinated approach to regulatory affairs, providing insight on emerging regulatory developments and strengthening IAG's regulatory capability. Joining at a pivotal time for the function, you'll help shape a more proactive and enterprise-wide approach to regulatory engagement, influencing how IAG responds to regulatory change and builds trusted relationships across a diverse regulator landscape. This is a permanent full-time role based in Gadigal Country (Darling Park 2, Sydney) or Naarm (Melbourne).

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and execution of IAG's enterprise regulatory affairs and engagement strategy.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key regulators, industry bodies and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice and insights to senior leaders on emerging regulatory risks, trends, developments and opportunities.
• Develop and enhance regulatory intelligence capabilities, leveraging data and insights to inform business decisions and risk management.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing regulatory affairs team, fostering collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Significant leadership experience within Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Strategy, or a related function in a highly regulated financial services environment.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators and external stakeholders, particularly within prudential and conduct regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of the Australian regulatory landscape, including APRA, ASIC and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Proven ability to operate strategically, translating complex regulatory developments into clear business actions and outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across diverse groups.
• Strong analytical capability, with the curiosity to challenge existing approaches and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard.
• 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what’s important to you).
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.
• Partner discounts on private health insurance, tech & appliances, and many more.
• Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.
• employment type eligibility criteria apply

Applications close: Wednesday 4 November 2026 11:59PM AEDT

Adjustments and Support

If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

More About Us

As part of IAG you’ll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.