Compliance Manager

Here’s how you will make a difference in this role… 

In this newly created role, as Compliance Manager you will be reporting to the Group Head of Compliance and responsible for assisting in the implementation and maintenance of our Group’s compliance framework, policies, and practices to ensure adherence to legal, regulatory and ethical obligations.

In so doing you will carry out the strategic direction of the Group Head of Compliance, maintain the compliance program, develop policies, standards and procedures, conduct incident and breach assessments, conduct independent assurance, establish positive relationships with Business Units serving as an escalation point and collaborator where compliance guidance is required, ensure the organisation operates in accordance with regulatory obligations, licence conditions, and internal policies, while embedding a strong compliance culture.

The three core pillars of this role are as follows:

• Promote a strong compliance culture within MMS
• Support the development and maintain the Compliance Program across the Group, consistent with the Group compliance strategy
• Conduct monitoring, measuring and reporting of compliance.

At MMS clear expectations help our people Be the Difference.  Your key responsibilities in this role will include: 

• Ensure the organisation complies with applicable laws, regulations, and licence conditions by interpreting regulatory requirements, mapping obligations to internal processes, maintaining regulatory registers and advising the business on compliance requirements
• Undertake compliance activities required to maintain and further progress the compliance program
• Conduct Compliance monitoring reviews, perform control testing and review business processes for regulatory adherence
• Assess potential regulatory breaches, coordinate breach investigations, determine reportability to regulators, maintain breach register and oversee remediation actions
• Monitor regulatory developments and guidance and work with relevant stakeholders to consider impact and any changes that should be made
• Provide reports on compliance incidents, monitoring activities, and regulatory developments
• Contribute to the development of compliance training programs, regulatory awareness sessions, providing guidance to business units and supporting a culture of ethical conduct and accountability
• Support the identification and management of compliance risks, in partnership with risk management, internal audit and legal teams
• Develop, review and update policies, procedures and controls to mitigate compliance and regulatory risk

To be considered for this role you will have:

• 4 + years’ experience in compliance roles in a commercial environment with a focus on financial services
• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business or a related discipline, with relevant postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications, is highly desirable
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to the Group, including but not limited to AML/CTF Act, Privacy Act 1988, Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), NDIS Act 2013
• Proven track record managing compliance programs within financial services and NDIS sectors
• Demonstrated experience in uplifting compliance strategy, framework and/or program

What we can offer you:

·         Strong culture and the support of a values-based recognition program

·         Novated leasing benefits and discounts

·         12 weeks paid parental leave 

·         Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

·         Sonder digital wellbeing platform, providing personalised support 24/7, plus annual flu vaccinations

·         Default Income Protection Insurance reimbursed for members of the MMS Default Super Fund

·         Exempt Employee Share Plan

·         Volunteer leave & Career break

·         MMS Rewards program

Embracing our value of Everyone Matters we hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected. 

·         We encourage individuals from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those caring for someone or living with a disability, LGBTQIA+ and culturally diverse applicants to apply.

·         We value the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our organisation.

·         We embrace hybrid working and welcome conversations about flexibility.

Please note all successful candidates will undergo background checks (including criminal history and ASIC checks) and an NDIS Workers Screening Check if appropriate.  All information provided will be treated confidentially.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]