Our client are a boutique consulting firm specialising in financial services compliance and regulatory advisory. Their team is made up of experienced professionals who translate complex regulation into clear, actionable advice for our clients. They work with a wide range of financial services businesses, including fund managers, private equity and VC firms, FX brokers, payments providers, crypto exchanges, and derivatives dealers.

Due to continued growth, they're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager or Associate Director to join their team and play a key role in delivering high-impact client engagements while mentoring a small team.

The Opportunity

As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of regulatory compliance projects, managing client relationships, and overseeing a team of two Compliance Associates. This role is ideal for someone with prior consulting experience in financial services, who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working across multiple sectors and regulatory regimes.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on regulatory obligations, including those under the Corporations Act, AML/CTF Act, National Consumer Credit Protection Act, ASIC Act, Privacy Act, and other relevant legislation
• There will be no expectation for business development.
• Review and manage breach reports, including corrective actions and regulatory remediation
• Draft regulatory documentation such as Product Disclosure Statements (PDS), Financial Services Guides (FSG), and Target Market Determinations (TMD)
• Design and implement compliance and risk frameworks including AML/CTF programs and monitoring plans
• Support licensing and registration applications, including AFSLs, ACLs, and AUSTRAC enrolments
• Liaise with regulators (e.g., ASIC, AUSTRAC, APRA, OAIC) on behalf of clients
• Conduct regular risk and compliance meetings and maintain ongoing client relationships
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impact
• Lead, support, and mentor junior staff members

What You Bring

• Minimum 7+ years' experience in financial services compliance-either in-house or in a consulting/law firm setting.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF, AFSL and ACL regimes
• Proven experience with licensing and registration processes
• Comfortable engaging with regulators and navigating complex compliance issues

You Are

• Confident and articulate, with strong analytical and communication skills
• A proactive problem-solver
• Detail-focused with excellent time management
• Capable of mentoring and leading a small team
• Eager to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a growing consultancy, where your contributions will have real impact. You'll be supported in your professional development and gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and regulatory matters across the financial services spectrum.

This is a hybrid position.

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