Senior Director, Regulatory Engagement & Dispute Resolution

Alt; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly support

Wellness programs

Hybrid work model

Career development

Job summary

Netwealth is seeking a senior leader in Risk, Legal & Governance to drive regulatory affairs and coordinate regulator interactions across the group. You will build a centre of excellence for timely, accurate responses and oversee group litigation and breach notifications.

You will advise Executives and Boards, manage external counsel and costs, and partner with senior leaders to align regulatory work with business aims. This role is based in Melbourne with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior Australian financial services experience in regulatory engagement, investigations or enforcement response, alongside litigation and dispute management.
• Demonstrated engagement with ASIC, APRA and other regulators, including legal notices, reportable situations and breach reporting.
• A record of advising Executives and Boards, and delivering coordinated outcomes across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong judgement in shaping contentious matter strategy and negotiating within approved authority.
• Experience managing external counsel and legal costs.
• Ability to influence across business and specialist functions.
• Experience in wealth or investment platforms, superannuation, fintech or another regulated, high-growth, technology-led organisation will set you apart.

Responsibilities

• Develop a proactive regulatory affairs strategy and engagement plan.
• Coordinate regulator interactions, including notices, enquiries, reportable situations and breach notifications.
• Oversee group litigation and contentious regulatory matters, including strategy, external counsel and budgets.
• Escalate material matters promptly and provide clear Executive and Board reporting.
• Capture lessons learned and work with business owners to improve how we operate.

Skills

Regulatory engagement

Executive reporting

Stakeholder management

Regulatory strategy

Legal cost management

Influence across functions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or related field

Job description

Netwealth is seeking a senior leader in Risk, Legal & Governance to drive regulatory affairs and coordinate regulator interactions across the group. You will build a centre of excellence for timely, accurate responses and oversee group litigation and breach notifications.

You will advise Executives and Boards, manage external counsel and costs, and partner with senior leaders to align regulatory work with business aims. This role is based in Melbourne with a hybrid work model.