Bank First was born by making a BOLD move. Now, we're on a mission to make more BOLD moves as we transform and grow.

We are proud to provide our community of educators and health-care workers with a bank that puts them first, because they put others first. We're committed to building a unique bank—one that’s different, sustainable, and centered around our Members.

Join us in breaking the mold and shaping the future of banking. We’re looking for innovative and creative minds ready to make a real impact.

So, what’s the role?

As the Senior Manager, Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs to deliver an effective and contemporary compliance framework, ensuring alignment with the Bank First enterprise risk framework.

Your role will be vital in managing regulatory obligations, specifically focusing on APRA Prudential Standards and broader regulatory compliance, including AFSL, ACL, AML/CTF, Privacy, and the Community Owned Banking Code of Practice. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance is seamlessly integrated across the business, fostering a strong compliance culture.

In a typical day you will get involved in:

Support the Head of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs in enhancing and implementing the compliance framework with a specific focus on on APRA Prudential Standards and financial stability regulations.

Deliver and execute compliance obligations management, assurance programs, training, attestation processes, and breach reporting.

Deliver second-line oversight assurance and reviews and conduct targeted control testing.

Provide timely, risk-based compliance advice and support to the business, particularly in areas of governance, capital adequacy, and risk management.

Support, challenge, and guide the business with regulatory changes and monitor actions are completed to meet compliance in a timely manner.

Develop Compliance reporting for the Head of, executives and board level forums.

Drive a strong compliance culture, collaborating closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance is seamlessly integrated across the business

About you

You are an expert in APRA Prudential Standards and financial services regulations, experience dealing with APRA. You thrive in driving compliance initiatives, particularly around the prudential regulatory landscape. Your experience in compliance management within financial services makes you adept at navigating complex regulatory environments and providing guidance at all levels.

You will come equipped with:

Strong understanding of APRA Prudential Standards and financial stability regulations and experience dealing with regulators.

Expertise in financial services regulations, including AFSL, ACL, AML/CTF, Privacy, and relevant banking codes.

Demonstrated experience in compliance management, with a proven ability to implement and enhance compliance frameworks.

Experience providing compliance advice to senior stakeholders, including reporting to executive management and the Board.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (preferred) and Tier 2 Financial Services qualifications (desirable).

Why join us?

For-purpose, a bank committed to helping its Members and their community.

Impactful work that will genuinely make a difference to the lives of our Members!

Work with values-driven leaders, who actively develop talent and support you to grow your career. In an environment that you are empowered to Be Bold. Be Different. Be Sustainable. Be YOU!

Work-life balance and flexibility, so you can work in a way that best suits you and supports your commitments outside of work. Family friendly parental leave, and paid superannuation up to 52 weeks.

Hybrid working from our state-of-the-art offices to connect and collaborate, as well as focused time at home.

Competitive remuneration with an additional one week ‘Be You’ leave, ‘Be Well’ wellbeing benefit, #BFF Club home loan offer and free on-site parking!

To apply

If you are looking for purpose and an organisation that lives their values every day, we encourage you to apply. Likewise, if you tick many but not all the boxes, we also encourage you to apply. Above all else at Bank First, we look for people with heart and learning agility. For more information about the process visit Bank First Careers.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities. We strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive, and accessible.