Job Description
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Morgan McKinley is partnering with a
global leader in General Insurance
as they search for an
experienced Compliance Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of its compliance framework across Australia and New Zealand.
You will
act as a 2IC
and provide training and mentorship to the rest of the analysts in the team.
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Reporting to the Head of Compliance
, you will collaborate with key business stakeholders and business units to
foster a robust compliance culture
and support the Three Lines of Defence model. You will need to quickly identify whether an incident is a breach of laws, regulations or the General Insurance Code of Practice, and whether it may be reportable under the Corporations Act breach reporting regime.
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The
business has an excellent culture
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good learning opportunities
and opportunities to develop and grow internally. This is evident in their employees having
great tenure. They offer hybrid, flexible working
across two Sydney offices.
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In order to qualify for the role,
you must be a legally qualified professional
with robust regulatory interpretation skills and proven legal risk management expertise within a regulated environment.
Responsibilities n
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Support the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of the compliance framework across Australia and New Zealand.
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Oversee compliance incident and breach management, including investigations, reporting, and regulatory notifications (e.g., ASIC/APRA, General Insurance Code of Conduct).
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Provide pragmatic legal and regulatory compliance advice to internal business units on day-to-day operations and emerging initiatives.
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Assist with compliance risk assessments, control reviews, and monitoring regulatory changes to ensure operational alignment.
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Prepare regular compliance reports and updates for senior management, executive risk committees, and the Board.
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Requirements n
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You MUST hold a Law degree and have strong experience in compliance, legal risk, or regulatory roles.
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Ideally you have worked in General Insurance. However candidates who have worked in Financial Services with demonstrated knowledge of GICOP and the Corporation Act will be considered.
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Deep knowledge of Australian and New Zealand regulatory frameworks, legislation, and breach reporting obligations.
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Proven track record in compliance incident management, including rectification, remediation, and maintaining compliance registers.
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Exceptional analytical capability, strong relationship-building skills, and experience driving cross-functional workstreams.
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📌 Compliance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Morgan Mckinley
📍 Sydney