Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Compliance & Risk Manager to support the Australian Head of Compliance and Risk Management in all aspects of compliance and risk management and monitoring for the Australian office of Dimensional.  Forming part of a larger global team of compliance and risk professionals and a local team, the Senior Compliance and Risk Manager will participate in the evaluation, ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of Dimensional’s compliance and risk management framework and will play a pivotal role in fostering the development of a culture of compliance with regulatory, fiduciary and legal obligations, industry standards and internal company policy.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of the key elements of Dimensional’s compliance management framework, having regard to its business and strategic objectives.
• Identification and analysis of all compliance obligations (existing and new) that impact on Dimensional’s operations, and seeking expert legal advice as required.
• Monitoring regulatory and industry developments, and responding to changes by way of implementing policy, process, and associated employee training.
• Ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of Dimensional’s operational compliance program.
• Ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of the compliance monitoring program, including testing of compliance measures, documentation of internal controls and maintenance of compliance databases and registers.
• Secretary of the Risk and Fiduciary Committee, Compliance Committee and PDS Due Diligence Committee.
• Preparation of compliance reports to management, the Compliance Committee and the Board.
• Liaising with compliance auditors in relation to their annual audits of the Compliance Plan and GS007 Report on Internal Controls.
• Provision of advice and training on compliance issues to the firm and its staff.
• Liaising with other compliance staff in the Dimensional Group and external regulators.
• Ensuring business integration of compliance and risk management solutions.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in finance, legal or a related field.
• At least seven years’ experience in solving compliance issues and developing compliance and risk management practice in the financial services industry, preferably in fund management.
• Specific practical experience in implementing and maintaining corporate compliance programs.
• Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in which Dimensional operates.
• Good understanding of common financial services industry practices.
• The ability to interact in an effective and knowledgeable manner with other staff working at all operational levels of the business.
• Excellent project planning and project management skills.
• Well-developed computer skills, with proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills (oral and written), with the ability to translate complex information and situations into clear, concise and effective messaging and policy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and ability to work in a small group.
• Self-starter who is passionate and capable of rapidly learning key elements of the business, industry and regulatory environment.
• Ability to deal with stress and manage multiple projects and prioritise deliverables.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and ability to demonstrate initiative and personal integrity.
• Ability to balance commercial considerations with reputational and legal risk.

Dimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.  The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates.