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VAP is seeking a Compliance Analyst in the Philippines to support Australian financial services engagements. You will draft policies and procedures, maintain compliance registers, respond to client queries, and assist with CPD administration under supervision.
You will collaborate with consultants, perform regulatory research, and help prepare client deliverables and meeting packs while strengthening your regulatory knowledge and progressing toward a Consultant role.
Interested in Australian financial services compliance and risk management?
Enjoy turning regulatory requirements into clear, practical documentation?
Ready to grow your compliance expertise while working with clients and consultants?
Build your compliance expertise and make an impact.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to support client engagements involving compliance and risk programs, policies, procedures, monitoring, and training within the Australian financial services sector. Working alongside consultants and under the direction of a Senior Consultant, you’ll prepare client deliverables for review, maintain compliance registers, monitor regulatory requirements, respond to client queries, and coordinate actions arising from client meetings. You’ll also support regulatory research, training and CPD administration, review programs, and general consulting operations, with opportunities to strengthen your technical knowledge and progress towards a Consultant role.
Experience in compliance, paraplanning, administration, or a support role within financial services or a professional services environment.
Working knowledge of Australian financial services regulatory obligations, including Australian Financial Services (AFS) and credit licensing, AML/CTF, breach reporting, and continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.
Experience supporting Australian financial services licensees or credit licensees is highly regarded.
Excellent written English skills, with the ability to prepare clear compliance documentation, client-ready materials, and detailed professional correspondence requiring minimal review.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly when maintaining compliance registers, records, and working papers.
Sound research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify exceptions, and recognise matters requiring escalation.
Ability to manage client queries, multiple tasks, and competing deadlines across several engagements.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Familiarity with Teamwork.com and SharePoint for task management, documentation, and record-keeping.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to interact professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
Ability to work under supervision, apply feedback, and progressively take ownership of assigned deliverables.
Flexible and proactive approach to balancing client delivery and general administrative responsibilities.
Compliance and Engagement Delivery
Draft compliance and risk program documentation, policies, and procedures to a review-ready standard.
Maintain client compliance registers covering breaches and incidents, complaints, conflicts of interest, gifts and benefits, training and CPD, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and AML/CTF.
Complete assigned compliance monitoring tasks and checklists, identifying and escalating exceptions.
Support Licensee Review and Client File Review programs by collating evidence, completing workpapers, and drafting findings for Consultant review.
Apply relevant Australian financial services regulatory requirements to client circumstances under supervision.
Client Queries and Meeting Support
Respond to client queries accurately and promptly, escalating matters requiring advice to the Senior Consultant.
Attend client and compliance committee meetings in a supported capacity.
Prepare meeting packs, draft minutes, and maintain relevant documentation.
Track actions arising from client meetings and follow up through to completion.
Training and Continuing Professional Development
Prepare and assemble training materials and program documentation.
Process CPD evidence and maintain accurate client training registers.
Prepare CPD completion reports and support ongoing training administration.
Regulatory Research and Reporting
Conduct research to support client engagements and compliance deliverables.
Monitor regulatory developments involving ASIC, AUSTRAC, and relevant legislative changes.
Prepare concise regulatory updates and summaries for the consulting team.
Assist with preparing regulatory lodgements for General Manager sign-off in coordination with the Program Coordinator.
Records, Quality and Administration
Maintain accurate working papers, records, and time entries in Teamwork.com and SharePoint.
Follow firm templates and documentation standards to ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables.
Coordinate with consultants and the existing Compliance Associate to support shared client workloads and consistent delivery.
Provide general administrative support to the consulting team as required.
HMO w/ Dental Coverage + Dependents
2-week paid Holiday Break. Enjoy the season without worrying about your work.
Fixed weekends off (Saturday and Sunday). Take control of your weekends, relax with loved ones, or indulge in your passions.
Take advantage of working the day shift schedule! Wake up to the sunrise and wind down as the sun sets.
Strong and Stable Internet Connection for uninterrupted video interviews
Laptop or PC with Webcam for online assessments and interviews
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VAP is a leading, fast-growing offshore staffing solution for Australian and New Zealand small and medium businesses. We recruit and manage virtual assistants (VAs) to empower business owners to achieve their goals. At the same time, we create meaningful opportunities for our staff in the Philippines to lead better lives.
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