Senior Manager, Compliance Policies, Training & Licensing

ING; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Home loan benefits

Flexible working

Job summary

ING Australia is seeking a Senior Manager, Compliance Policies, Training & Licensing to lead policy governance, training and licensing across AFSL/ACL obligations. You’ll partner with senior stakeholders, influence governance forums and regulators, and own the enterprise-wide compliance framework.

This senior individual contributor role reports to the Head of Conduct Compliance and Ethics and offers flexible working options, study support and competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in compliance, governance, or risk within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of licensing obligations (AFSL/ACL).
• Proven ability to lead policy governance and regulatory change.

Responsibilities

• Manage licensing governance across AFSL and ACL obligations, including Responsible Manager appointments, organisational competence reviews and regulatory submissions.
• Own and maintain the governance framework for Compliance-owned policies, procedures and guidance.
• Lead policy lifecycle management, including reviews, approvals, implementation and regulatory mapping.
• Oversee Compliance training, awareness and CPD frameworks, ensuring regulatory obligations are effectively managed and evidenced.
• Prepare high-quality papers, reporting and recommendations for senior management, governance committees and regulators.
• Provide expert advice on policy governance, licensing, training and competency obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement across compliance frameworks, controls, reporting and governance practices.

Skills

Policy governance

Licensing governance

Compliance training

Stakeholder engagement

Executive writing

Governance reporting

Regulatory liaison

Influence and collaboration

Job description

Senior Manager, Compliance Policies, Training & Licensing

Are you a seasoned compliance professional who thrives on building robust frameworks, influencing senior stakeholders and driving regulatory excellence?

This is a unique opportunity to join ING in a highly visible enterprise-wide role, where you'll take ownership of Compliance policy governance, training and awareness frameworks, continuing professional development (CPD) oversight, and licensing governance across the Bank's AFSL and ACL obligations. The role is a senior individual contributor position with regular exposure to senior leaders, governance committees and regulators.

Reporting to the Head of Conduct Compliance and Ethics, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the Bank maintains effective governance, clear accountability and strong compliance outcomes across policies, training, licensing and organisational competence frameworks.

What you'll do

• Manage licensing governance across AFSL and ACL obligations, including Responsible Manager appointments, organisational competence reviews and regulatory submissions.
• Own and maintain the governance framework for Compliance-owned policies, procedures and guidance.
• Lead policy lifecycle management, including reviews, approvals, implementation and regulatory mapping.
• Oversee Compliance training, awareness and CPD frameworks, ensuring regulatory obligations are effectively managed and evidenced.
• Prepare high-quality papers, reporting and recommendations for senior management, governance committees and regulators.
• Provide expert advice on policy governance, licensing, training and competency obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement across compliance frameworks, controls, reporting and governance practices.

What we're looking for

• 8+ years' experience in Compliance, Governance, Legal, Licensing, Learning Governance or Non-Financial Risk within financial services
• Strong knowledge of AFSL and ACL obligations, Responsible Manager requirements and organisational competence frameworks
• Demonstrated experience managing policy governance frameworks, regulatory change and control standards
• Experience overseeing compliance training, awareness or professional development programs
• Excellent executive-level writing, stakeholder engagement and governance reporting capabilities
• A pragmatic, risk-based mindset with strong attention to detail and sound judgement
• The ability to lead complex initiatives and deliver outcomes through influence and collaboration

What’s in it for you?

• Financial and leave support for employees who commit to study that benefits their development
• Employee home loan benefits
• Flexible working options

About Us

At ING, we’re all about making life simpler and more rewarding - for the people who bank with us, the team members who work with us, and the communities we’re proud to support. Joining ING means stepping into an environment where your individuality isn’t just welcomed - it’s celebrated. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, inclusive, and supportive, giving you the freedom to be yourself, so you can do your thing.

Whether you’re taking ownership of exciting projects, thinking outside the box, or working with global colleagues, you’ll find ING is the kind of place where growth isn’t just a possibility; it’s a promise.

We make decision making on hiring based on your skills, capabilities, and how you align with our values - not on ticking every box.

So, if you’re interested but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply.

As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and Family Inclusive workplace, you’ll feel the difference in how we value and champion our people.

We’re invested in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

We’re your allies in helping you do your thing during the recruitment process, so let us know (email below) if you require any support or adjustments when you apply.

Sound like your kind of vibe? We can’t wait to hear from you!

ING is Australia’s most recommended bank according to RFI Global’s Consumer Atlas Survey, January–June 2025 (n = 29,510) when compared to customers of the 10 largest ADIs operating in Australia.

Need more?

Contact Gail Cunningham on ***************@ing.com

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