Senior Compliance & Risk Advisor – 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

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