Manager, Obligations Management at AustralianSuper

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Obligations management, Regulatory compliance, Risk management, Governance, Stakeholder engagement, Report writing, Analytical skills, Training delivery, Superannuation industry knowledge, Regulatory change management, GRC systems, Controls design, Communication, Project management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members. We are dedicated to building a high‑performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members. Your New Role As Manager, Obligations Management, you’ll play a central role in overseeing how the Fund understands, tracks and meets its regulatory obligations. You’ll lead a small team responsible for maintaining the Obligations Register, partnering with Line 1 and Group Risk to uplift compliance frameworks, strengthen controls and support adherence across the organisation. Your work will help safeguard trust and ensure AustralianSuper continues to respond effectively to a changing regulatory environment. Key duties include but are not limited to; * Lead the uplift and ongoing management of the end‑to‑end lifecycle of obligations management. * Oversee the Obligations Register on the GRC system, ensuring obligations are accurate, current and assigned to owners. * Partner with Line 1 on implementation of obligations, including regulatory change processes and controls design. * Engage with Group Risk to ensure alignment with the Compliance Policy and Standard. * Report to Senior Management and committees with insights, dashboards and commentary on regulatory changes and trends. * Provide training and support to users on GRC obligation and regulatory change lifecycle processes. * Build strong relationships with Line 1, Legal and Group Risk to uplift obligations awareness and collaboration. What You’ll Need * Knowledge of the superannuation industry and relevant obligations. * Strong understanding of governance, risk and compliance practices and regulatory expectations. * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across the business. * High‑quality written skills, including the ability to produce effective reports and insights. * Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and investigative capability. * Experience providing training and guidance on compliance processes. * Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a wide range of tasks. * Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law or a related field. * Hold an accreditation in Risk Management from a recognised body like Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) or Governance Institute of Australia (GIA), or be willing to obtain one after joining AustralianSuper. * Demonstrated ability to understand and translate external regulatory requirements to shape business outcomes. Life at AustralianSuper AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you. We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know. What’s Next Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results. AustralianSuper uses AI to review resumes and conduct initial phone interviews. This involves processing your resume, cover letter, and voice recording in Australia and the USA to help assess your suitability for the applied role. When invited to an AI phone screening, you may opt for a traditional phone screening instead. For information on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy: https://www.australiansuper.com/careers/candidate-privacy-notice [https://mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=https://www.australiansuper.com.mcas.ms/careers/candidate-privacy-notice?McasTsid=20892&McasCSRF=144f7b048f842c33eacf0161a807811504075e1e0bb2a417f45f8e45b9875bac] Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required. Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper’s Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Obligations Management will oversee the fund's regulatory obligations, maintain the Obligations Register, and partner with internal teams to strengthen compliance frameworks. They will also provide insights and reporting to senior management regarding regulatory changes and trends.