Executive Manager Compliance CommSec

Do work that matters

As Executive Manager Compliance, you will play a critical leadership role in enabling CommSec to operate safely, responsibly, and in line with regulatory expectations. You will provide strategic and pragmatic compliance risk advice, uplift governance and frameworks, and partner closely with business and risk stakeholders across CommSec.

This role is instrumental in strengthening Line 2 compliance capability and supporting confident, compliant decision-making across the organisation.

See yourself in our team

CommSec Risk Management is part of Business Banking Risk Management within CBA Risk Management. The team is responsible for providing independent oversight and advice across Compliance, Operational Risk, and Market & Liquidity Risk.

As a senior leader within CommSec Risk Management, you will work closely with the CommSec business, the Chief Controls Office, and Group Risk stakeholders to embed strong compliance management practices, deliver high-quality insights, and support a strong risk culture.

Your day could look like (but not limited to):

• Lead the Governance and Framework team;

• Lead the delivery of high quality Line 2 risk governance reporting (RiskCo, NFRC, CommSec Board) providing concise insights and analysis across all CommSec Risk domains (Compliance, Operational Risk, Market & Liquidity Risk);

• Lead the identification and monitoring of regulatory change projects, providing advice and support to the business throughout implementation (incl. the CommSec obligations registers: ASIC Market Integrity Rules, ASX Operating / Settlement / Clearing Rules, Cboe Operating Rules);

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of compliance policies, ensuring ongoing framework and policy changes are practical and effective for CommSec;

• Provide compliance advisory support to the CommSec Chief Controls Office, including coordination and delivery of CSAs / RCSAs, and advice on licensing obligations applicable to the CommSec AFSL;

• Design and implement data analysis and reporting for the ongoing monitoring and improvement of CommSec business profile hygiene, trends and insights;

• Monitor and ensure standardised delivery of Line 2 accountabilities as required in Group framework and policies; and

• Plan, scope and perform Line 2 monitoring and assurance reviews.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an experienced compliance leader who brings strong judgement, clear thinking, and the ability to influence across a complex stakeholder environment.

You will bring:

• Strong experience in compliance frameworks, regulatory change, policy development, and governance reporting within a banking or financial services environment.

• People leadership experience within financial services or a similar legal, compliance, or risk function.

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as finance, business, or law.

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical advice for the business.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with particular strength in board and executive-level reporting.

• Knowledge of stockbroking and traded products (preferred, but not essential).
   

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