Compliance Lead / Senior Compliance Lead at Syfe

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance, Regulatory Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Attention To Detail, Communication, Collaboration, Financial Regulations, Wealth Management, Incident Investigation, Policy Implementation, Governance, Audit Readiness, Product Lifecycle, Licensing, Fintech

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Syfe is APAC's largest and fastest-growing digital wealth platform, trusted with over US$10 billion in assets. We are fundamentally changing how hundreds of thousands of people across Asia-Pacific build wealth through a holistic approach to managing money rather than just pushing investment products. Backed by world-class investors and recognised as a leader in wealthtech, we are a team of passionate builders creating the future of wealth management. Responsibilities Own the end-to-end compliance function for the Australian business, including the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures, in alignment with group-level standards an local regulatory requirements. Act as the primary point of contact with regulators and external stakeholders, and build credible, constructive relationships with applicable regulatory bodies. Provide compliance advice to the business, working closely with product, operations, and investment teams across the full product lifecycle. Lead regulatory analysis and compliance assessments for new products, features, and business initiatives, including advising on licensing, disclosure, and conduct requirements. Oversee day-to-day compliance monitoring and controls, including incident identification, investigation, remediation, and regulatory assessments. Manage regulatory interactions, reviews, and examinations, including preparing submissions, coordinating responses, and engaging and external counsel where required. Identify, assess, and investigate potential compliance breaches or regulatory issues, and provide clear recommendations to senior management on risk, remediation, and reporting obligations. Support the business in maintaining strong compliance governance, documentation, and audit readiness. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a reputable university. 5-10+ years’ experience in compliance or regulatory roles within a regulated financial institution, fintech, or professional services environment. Regional exposure or experience, especially in the markets of Singapore, Hong Kong, or other equivalent financial centres, will be preferred, but not a pre-requisite. Strong, demonstrable knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape for a licensed AFSL holder in Australia, with experience advising on brokerage, wealth management, licence applications with financial regulatory authorities, and investment platform operations. Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across different business units (e.g., Product, Investments, Tech, Marketing, Operations). Strong interest in fintech/financial services and investments. Independent, task-oriented, and enjoys autonomy in day-to-day tasks. Meticulous and demonstrates attention to detail. Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and explain complex regulatory issues clearly and succinctly. What you can expect working at Syfe Competitive pay and annual reviews. Employee ownership opportunities through our Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP). Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access. Supportive leave policies, including parental leave. Learning budgets and internal mobility opportunities. A collaborative and high-performing environment where work meets purpose and fun. Expect modern offices with a stocked pantry and engaging team-building activities! Come As You Are We believe in the power of diversity and are dedicated to creating a welcoming and innovative environment for all our employees. So we embrace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities for all. Due to the volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Responsibilities

The Compliance Lead will own the end-to-end compliance function for the Australian business, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. This includes providing compliance advice, leading regulatory analysis, and managing compliance monitoring and controls.