Company Description: My Dealer Services (MDS) is a specialist licensing consultancy supporting 135 Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) holders and 450 financial advisers across Australia. Our members are principally small and medium advice practices. We assist them with licensing, governance, compliance frameworks and ongoing professional standards obligations.

With over a decade of experience, the company has managed licensing applications and served a nationwide client base, helping more than 500 licensees with AFSL and ACL requirements. This depth of expertise allows MDS to offer practical, reliable guidance on regulatory obligations and ongoing compliance management. Prospective team members will join a company focused on empowering advisers to run their practices their way, backed by robust support and proven processes.

Role Description: The Advice & AFSL Compliance Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Sydney. This position is responsible for overseeing compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with relevant financial services regulations and licensing requirements. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring regulatory changes, conducting internal compliance reviews, preparing and updating documentation, and advising internal stakeholders and clients on compliance obligations.

The role also involves managing audit processes, delivering training on compliance standards,



and collaborating with leadership to address risk, governance, and quality assurance issues.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of financial services regulation, licensing (AFSL/ACL or equivalent), and compliance frameworks, with experience interpreting and applying regulatory guidance.

Skills in policy development, process improvement, and risk management, including the ability to design and maintain practical compliance procedures and controls.

Experience in compliance monitoring, audits, and reporting, with the ability to identify issues, recommend corrective actions, and track remediation.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare explicit compliance documentation, reports, and training materials.

Proficiency with standard office and compliance-related software tools, and the ability to maintain organised records and documentation.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and clients, while exercising sound judgment and integrity in decision-making.

Previous experience in financial services, dealer group operations, or related compliance roles is highly beneficial.

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field; relevant professional certifications in compliance or risk management are an asset.

📌 Advice & AFSL Compliance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 My Dealer Services
📍 Sydney