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Head of Compliance

LocationMelbourne, VIC
Work TypeFull time
Positions1 Position
Job no: Y8AH9
Category: Risk & Compliance, Compliance

Acknowledgement of Country:

Hostplus acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

About us:

At Hostplus, we passionately provide our over 1.5 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will give your career meaning, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, Operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?

About the role:

This position is responsible for managing the Compliance and Resolutions teams, implementing and monitoring the Hostplus compliance framework, and providing technical superannuation compliance support.

About you:

We are looking for a proven leader with a history of managing, reviewing and implementing compliance in complex financial services firms such as ours. You have an extensive knowledge of Compliance, Legislative and Regulatory requirements relevant to financial services and superannuation industry. You know risk framework and risk management principles and it is desirable that you have knowledge of Hostplus' strategy and business plans.

You'll have the ability to foster a constructive and high performing, happy team environment with a history of passionately managing, coaching and leading team to achieve department objectives, including team workload prioritisation and planning, exhibiting sound business judgment and commercial acumen with a high level of personal and business ethics. 

You develop and work closely with key internal & external stakeholders and proactively seek involvement across a range of business levels and are able to explain issues logically and clearly to different audiences, verbally and in writing.

It is highly desirable that you have accomplished all of the following:

  • A tertiary qualification in business, law or related discipline
  • Relevant compliance certification
  • RG 146 (or willing to obtain this), and
  • 8 years’ experience working in compliance, audit, or risk within the financial services &/or superannuation sector at a senior level

Why work for us:

Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open & flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

  • 15% superannuation.
  • Access to subsidised financial advice.
  • Salary packaging.
  • Flexible working arrangements, work remotely & in the office.
  • Excellent EBA conditions e.g. extended parental leave, long service leave at 5 years, additional leave over Christmas shutdown.

What next:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the prompts to formally apply.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we operate in.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, religions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, those with a disability, women, and people with a cultural or linguistically diverse background.

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Better Together: We’ve got each other’s backs, and we never walk alone.

Go For it: We are optimistic, and we focus on solutions, not problems.

Keep it real: We are honest, genuine, straightforward and transparent.

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