Senior Compliance Manager

Company Description

Whether you’re working from home or on your way to the office, chances are you’re probably reading this because you’re seeking a new adventure, or you’re up for a new challenge. GROW Inc might just be that for you! 

So, who is GROW Inc? 
Founded in 2016, we’re the Australian FinTech success story you probably haven’t heard about. We’re solving big problems in the Superannuation and Managed Funds industry. The administration platforms (the software that tracks everything to do with your super) are built on things you or your parents would recognise from the glory days of 90’s computing.

How are we doing it?
We’re solving this by disrupting the wealth management industry with DLTA, our platform built on Distributed Ledger Technology which improves the financial wellbeing of Australians. We’re making Super more timely and information more accessible whilst enabling wealth management companies to offer more cost effective solutions.

We’re rebels with a cause. We’re authentic, diverse, and embrace our differences as we continue to put a dent in the universe. We know diversity of thought helps us to build better solutions for our customers which is why we encourage the entire GROW team to bring their whole selves to work each and every day. 

Job Description

As Senior Compliance Manager at GROW, you will: 

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  Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework, plan and program to address legal and regulatory requirements specific to GROW and the superannuation industry.

• Provide strategic leadership to the compliance team and ensure they have the resources and guidance needed to fulfil their responsibilities.

• Monitor and interpret regulations and industry standards as they apply to GROW.

• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and key client stakeholders with respect to key compliance matters.

• Establish and manage a compliance monitoring and reporting system to ensure GROW’s adherence to all its compliance obligations, including the mapping of the compliance obligations to controls.

• Maintain GROW’s AFS licence and the arrangements with its authorised representatives.

• Assess potential compliance risks, and develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans.

• Work with relevant teams to develop and conduct a compliance training program to ensure the awareness and understanding of GROW’s compliance obligations.

• Review and update compliance policies, procedures, and manuals to reflect any changes in regulations, legislation and industry standards, ensuring these are communicated effectively. 

• Oversee investigations related to compliance breaches or concerns and prepare comprehensive reports relevant parties (internal and external).

• Coordinate and participate in compliance audits and compliance testing to assess the effectiveness of the compliance program.

• Foster a culture of compliance throughout GROW. 

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we're ideally looking for someone with: 

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field; a master's degree or relevant professional certification is preferred.

• Experience working in the superannuation (preferred), managed funds (nice to have) and financial services industry (must have).

• Strong understanding of Australian financial services regulatory frameworks and compliance obligations. 

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing compliance strategies and frameworks.

• Previous experience in a leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance standards.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working at GROW

• ME Days - Take an additional 3 days of leave off per year for wellness!
• Birthday Leave - Take an extra day off per year on your birthday!
• Community Give Back Days - Organised by GROW!
• Learning & Development Budget - Up to $500 per year to use on your own development!
• Hybrid Work Arrangement - We have a true hybrid arrangement!
• Exciting Discounts - Think movie tickets, gift cards & even electronics

Looking for a job can be stressful and we don’t want you agonising over the wording of your cover letter, so don’t include one. Just make sure your CV is well-written and detailed enough so we can get a better idea of the type of person you are. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, but you feel inspired to join our mission, we encourage you to send in your application. You never know, you could be the perfect person to join our team!

Why you’ll love working at GROW

• ME Days - Take an additional 3 days of leave off per year for wellness!
• Birthday Leave - Take an extra day off per year on your birthday!
• Employee Share Option Program - our success is your success!
• Community give back days - organised by us!
• Learning & Development Budget - $500 per year to use on your own development!
• Hybrid Work Arrangement - we have embraced a flexible working structure and have committed to a hybrid way of working!
• Personal finance initiatives (e.g. novated car leasing, salary sacrificing)
• Exciting Discounts - Think movie tickets, gift cards & even electronics!

Looking for a job can be stressful and we don’t want you agonising over the wording of your cover letter, so don’t include one. Just make sure your CV is well-written and detailed enough so we can get a better idea of the type of person you are. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, but you feel inspired to join our mission, we encourage you to send in your application. You never know, you could be the perfect person to join our team!

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