Accountability Manager

Company Description

• No. 1 Life Insurer in Australia 
• We’re growing and investing in our future
• Modern CBD Office

Welcome to This Australian Life.

From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we’re all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence, and retaining great talent. 

We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what’s right, aim high, and work smart. Why not see where we can go? 

Job Description

The Accountability Manager plays a pivotal role in embedding the TAL’s Accountability Framework. TAL recognises that it is the actions of its directors and the most senior and influential executives that shape the conduct of
our business.

This role will be supporting and overseeing Accountable Persons to ensure they fulfill their obligations, particularly regarding advice, monitoring, and best practices. The Accountability Manager will also conduct reviews of the frameworks used by Accountable Persons to comply with the Financial Accountability Regime. Furthermore, this role involves managing notifications related to the registration or de-registration of Accountable Persons and updating Accountability Statements and the Accountability Map.
Key Accountabilities -

• Maintain the Accountability framework, which includes a policy, procedures, templates, training and guidance materials, and other resources.
• Conduct reviews of Accountable Persons' frameworks to meet their obligations.
• Support ongoing scenario testing of accountabilities.
• Assist with FAR notifications relating to the registration/de-registration of Accountable Persons, and updates to Accountability Statements and the Accountability Map.
• Provide considered and pragmatic advice and guidance to Accountable Persons and their teams on FAR and Accountability framework.
• Support delivery of training to Accountable Persons and other senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience in governance and/or compliance roles, ideally in the financial service industry.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements for life insurance and wider corporate governance, and the ability to turn this into pragmatic advice and guidance.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organisation with the ability to inspire teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills to influence and align diverse audiences.
• Working with stakeholders of all levels of seniority.

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.

As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

Additional Information

At TAL we value diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture for all our people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, people living with disability, and individuals from the CALD and LGBTQI+ communities to apply. Even if you don’t check every box in the criteria above, we encourage you to apply today or get in touch with us here.

To provide you with the best experience, we can accommodate you at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team at any time.

TAL is recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice. We are proud to be a member of Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Network on Disability. For information on our reconciliation journey, please read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. 

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.