Senior Manager, Obligations Management & Monitoring at AustralianSuper

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance Management, Obligations Monitoring, Assurance Activities, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Culture, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Framework Uplift, Control Strengthening, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Trustee Obligations, Analytical Skills, Regulatory Interpretation, Governance Structures, Decision Making

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 This permanent role sits within the Enterprise Compliance function, that is responsible for leading a team to oversight and monitor AustralianSuper’s adherence to obligations. Meeting our obligations underpins the trust that members and stakeholders place in the Fund and is a key element of AustralianSuper’s strategy. In this role, you will be a key member of the Enterprise Compliance team, with leadership responsibility that supports the management of our regulatory obligations as we transform in line with best practice to maintain the trust of members and stakeholders. You’ll provide advice to the Fund's global operations in how to best meet our regulatory obligations and partner closely with First Line teams to uplift compliance frameworks, strengthen controls, and provide oversight of assurance activities that support effective regulatory adherence. To be successful in this role, you will have a deep understanding of trustee obligations, experience in uplifting compliance management, and strong leadership skills. This role is the equivalent of a director in consulting firms. Key duties include but not limited to; Overseeing assurance programs and activities across First Line functions. Identification of improvements to compliance frameworks and processes based on an understanding of industry best practice and evolving regulatory expectations. Ownership of the Fund wide obligations register (Australia and International). Leads the team to operate and make decisions according to the Fund’s Policies, Standards and Procedures and the Fund’s Key Decision Registers and the delegated authorities. Oversees relevant legislative and organisational requirements and maintains oversight of all key changes to relevant regulations. Ensures appropriate and relevant governance structures, policies and processes are followed, and advocate for continuous improvement to these. Leads teams confidently through complex change, creating psychologically safe environments that support experimentation and adaptive thinking. Nurtures and maintain internal relationships across all levels of the Fund to educate on their responsibilities with respect to Obligations Management. What You’ll Need Experience leading compliance, obligations management, or assurance activities in superannuation within financial services, consulting or legal environments. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret evolving regulatory expectations. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence influencing senior leaders. A proactive mindset with the ability to drive continuous improvement. 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 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

This role involves leading a team within Enterprise Compliance to oversee and monitor adherence to AustralianSuper’s obligations, providing advice on meeting regulatory requirements globally. Key duties include overseeing assurance programs, owning the obligations register, and ensuring governance structures and continuous improvement are maintained.