Lead Regulatory Compliance and Risk in a Rapidly Growing Financial Services Firm

A global leader in corporate payments and foreign exchange (FX) risk management is expanding its footprint across the APAC region. With a strong presence in North America, the UK, Australia, and Asia, the firm is seeking a highly capable Senior Risk & Compliance Manager to support its payment and FX derivatives operations-particularly within the Australian regulatory landscape.

This is a high-impact role where you'll be central to ensuring the business meets evolving obligations under ASIC and other APAC regulatory frameworks, while embedding robust governance and risk practices across the region.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Regulatory Compliance & Risk - APAC, you will act as a trusted advisor across the business and a key point of contact for external regulators. You'll help shape and maintain a culture of compliance, advise on regulatory change, and support ongoing risk management initiatives across functions such as Legal, Product, Finance, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance

• Manage ongoing regulatory relationships and correspondence with ASIC and other APAC regulators
• Lead preparations for inspections, audits, and regulatory engagements
• Monitor and assess regulatory changes and provide clear, actionable insights to senior leadership
• Act as a subject matter expert on the Corporations Act 2001 and ASIC Act, focusing on license conditions, client money obligations, and derivative disclosures
• Oversee incident reporting, breach assessments, compliance attestations, and internal governance activities

Risk Management

• Maintain and enhance the enterprise risk management framework
• Facilitate risk workshops and manage business-wide risk registers
• Provide second-line oversight on new product developments, business model changes, and third-party partnerships

Governance & Strategy

• Work cross-functionally to embed compliance-by-design principles in operational and product development processes
• Lead internal regulatory training and awareness initiatives, including for executive stakeholders
• Support responses to RFPs, RFIs, and institutional client due diligence processes

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk, or legal roles within a financial services firm.
• Essential: In-depth knowledge of Australian regulatory requirements, including ASIC obligations related to AFSL licensing, client money rules, and breach reporting
• Familiarity with FX derivative products, product disclosure obligations, and conduct requirements
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• High attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and comfort navigating regulatory ambiguity
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or Compliance; industry certifications such as GRC, ICA, or FINSIA are highly regarded

Why Join?

• Work with an experienced and collaborative global regulatory team
• Play a central role in building governance infrastructure across a growing region
• Gain exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and make a visible impact
• Competitive salary and benefits package with opportunities for international collaboration

Apply now to be part of a firm where regulatory excellence drives business success across borders.

This is a hybrid position.

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