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Compliance Officer

  • Hawthorn East, Victoria / New South Wales
  • R-105567
  • Compliance Staff
  • Full Time
  • Added

Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance ANZ, this position plays a key role in ensuring the effective management of compliance risk at Assurant and contributes to the ongoing uplift of the Compliance function.

As the Compliance Officer - Australia, you will work with the Head of Compliance ANZ and broader Compliance team to design, implement, embed and monitor Assurant’s approach to compliance risk management and provide recommendations, support and solutions to meet compliance requirements and business needs.

Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Developing, implementing and embedding best practice compliance frameworks, policies, processes and procedures across the Australian business,
  • Designing and providing compliance training to our internal employees as well as developing compliance training for our external partners across Australia, where needed,
  • Co-ordinating and overseeing issue, incident and breach management process, including identifying and implementing opportunities to optimize the process
  • Co-ordinating the breach assessment and reporting process with relevant business stakeholders as required
  • Maintaining effective and accurate compliance records and registers to meet legislative, regulatory and Code requirements
  • Undertaking compliance assurance activities, including monitoring and supervision activities of all Australian external partners, on the effectiveness of compliance risk management at Assurant

Does this sound like you?

  • 3-5 years minimum experience in a Line 2 Compliance role or similar function

  • 3+ years insurance and/or financial services compliance experience (General Insurance strongly preferred

  • 3+ years legal experience (advantageous but not required)

  • Tertiary qualification or Certificate/Diploma in Insurance, Finance, Law or Compliance and Risk Management (strongly desired)

  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the regulatory compliance landscape (APRA and ASIC supervisory requirements, APRA Prudential Standards, ASIC Regulatory Guides, Corporations Act, Insurance Contracts Act, Privacy and the General Code of Practice)

  • Strong and proven verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to tailor advice to different levels and different audiences

  • Proven ability building strong and trusted relationships with key stakeholders across a business

To apply:

If you think you are a perfect fit for this role, please click the link to apply.

Submit your resume accompanied by a cover letter detailing your experiences and suitability for the role.

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant background checks such as reference checks and a police check.

At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, experiences, and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to and representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.

For further information about Assurant, please visit our website: https://www.assurant.com/

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Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Helping People Thrive in a Connected World
Connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com.

For U.S. benefit information, visit myassurantbenefits.com. For benefit information outside the U.S., please speak with your recruiter.

What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 13 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition in 2023, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.

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