Senior Compliance Obligations Specialist • Melbourne, VIC, AU
More than one million Australians trust us with their money, and that trust shapes how we work every day. Our members sit at the centre of everything we do, guiding our decisions and the impact we strive to make.
We're looking for people who are purpose-driven and accountable, who value inclusion and collaboration, and who are proactive in managing risk to protect our members' long-term outcomes. In return, you'll be part of an organization where your work contributes to strong returns, real-world impact, and a culture that reflects the communities our members serve.
Short-term contract - 12 to 24 months.
Job Overview
As a Senior Compliance Obligations Specialist, you will drive a major project to uplift HESTA's compliance obligations management, leveraging your deep superannuation compliance expertise and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
* Autonomously deliver complex project activities.
* Conduct expert superannuation compliance analysis to identify gaps and weaknesses in the documented control environment.
* Proactively engage HESTA senior leaders to validate outcomes and identify agreed actions to address gaps.
* Manage data uploads into HESTA's GRC system.
* Establish ongoing action-monitoring mechanisms to track actions and keep executive teams updated on important progress metrics.
* Maintain and enhance the Obligations Register.
* Provide expert compliance guidance, including:
o Deliver expert compliance advice on HESTA's compliance plans and obligation interpretation.
o Collaborate with the Compliance team to ensure aligned positions on technical matters.
o Support effective change management to ensure embedment of intended business practices.
Qualifications
* At least 7 years' experience in compliance roles, ideally in superannuation or APRA-regulated financial services organisations.
* Undergraduate qualifications in commerce or a relevant discipline (or equivalent work experience).
* Proven experience advising business teams on compliance requirements.
* Strong track record of building relationships with stakeholders from executive to individual contributors.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver quality outcomes under time pressure.
* Experience reporting to executive, board and regulator audiences.
* Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance in the superannuation industry.
* Expertise in compliance assurance and program implementation.
* Proficiency with GRC software (RSA Archer experience highly valued).
* Strong data validation and analytical dashboard capabilities.
* Compliance reporting expertise.
Benefits
* Leave for those moments that matter: an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender-neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affimation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave.
* Your professional development matters: up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
* Your health and wellbeing matters: free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
* Your financial wellbeing matters: 15% super, financial planning support, end-of-year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity.
If you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team at careers@hesta.com.au and we will discuss.
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