Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6‑month contract with extension

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager in Australia to lead regulatory obligations management, interpretation of complex requirements, and embedding compliance across the business. The role focuses on turning regulatory requirements into practical controls and governance, supported by a collaborative risk and compliance function.

You will drive remediation and regulatory change initiatives, partner with business units and stakeholders, and prepare high‑quality documentation and

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory obligations management within a regulated environment.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements, legislation, prudential standards and internal policy obligations.
• Experience translating regulatory obligations into practical business requirements, controls and compliance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret regulatory requirements, legislation, prudential standards, and internal policy obligations.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical business obligations, controls and compliance actions.
• Lead and support obligations management activities, including assessment, documentation and ongoing maintenance.
• Drive compliance uplift, remediation, and regulatory change initiatives, partnering with stakeholders to embed requirements.

Skills

Regulatory obligations

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder management

Compliance uplift

Job description

Senior Compliance Manager We are seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to support key regulatory and compliance initiatives within a highly regulated financial services environment. This role will focus on obligations management, regulatory interpretation, compliance uplift activities, and partnering with stakeholders to embed compliance requirements across the business.

Key Responsibilities Interpret regulatory requirements, legislation, prudential standards, and internal policy obligations. Translate regulatory requirements into practical business obligations, controls, and compliance actions.

Lead and support obligations management activities, including assessment, documentation, and ongoing maintenance. Drive compliance uplift, remediation, and regulatory change initiatives. Partner with business, risk, and compliance stakeholders to embed regulatory requirements and strengthen compliance outcomes.Support the enhancement of compliance frameworks, policies, standards, and governance processes.

Prepare high-quality documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communications for senior stakeholders. Skills & Experience Strong experience in regulatory obligations management within a regulated environment.

Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory requirements, legislation, prudential standards, and internal policy obligations. Proven experience translating regulatory obligations into practical business requirements, controls, and compliance outcomes.Experience leading or supporting compliance uplift, remediation, regulatory change, or transformation initiatives. Background working within a

Second Line of Defence (2LOD) Compliance function is highly regarded. Banking and Financial Services experience preferred. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across business, risk, and compliance teams.

What's on Offer Initial 6-month contract with a high likelihood of extension. Opportunity to play a key role in significant compliance and regulatory initiatives.

Exposure to senior stakeholders across the business. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Competitive daily rate.

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