ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of Compliance professionals providing Compliance enabling support and risk mitigation advisory to various Swiss Re entities across APAC. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Head Compliance ANZ based in Sydney. The successful candidate will directly report to the Head of Compliance APAC and closely interact with other Compliance colleagues to manage Compliance Risks in Australia & New Zealand (ANZ). The key objective of this role is to support the Compliance leadership in the identification, management and control of Compliance Risks and execution of the Company’s Compliance Strategy. This job is ideal for an ambitious individual who is looking for a challenge and has an interest in working in a dynamically changing international environment.

This role is the accountable person for the Financial Accountability Regime, and includes the corresponding requirements:

• Capability to act as an Accountable Person under FAR for Compliance, Breach Reporting, AML, and Whistleblowing, including signing an Accountability Statement and maintaining “reasonable steps” evidence.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks (ASIC, APRA, AUSTRAC) and compliance programs, breach reporting obligations (RG 78), AML/CTF requirements, and whistleblowing frameworks.
• Strong governance skills, with the ability to oversee second-line compliance activities and engage openly and constructively with regulators, as needed.
• Fit & Proper and Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) readiness, including meeting the relevant APRA standards.
• As a key member of the ANZ FAR Office, contribute in the coordination of Accountable Person registrations and updates, and managing notifiable events in line with APRA/ASIC FAR obligations