Senior Compliance Manager, Financial Services Compliance, Afterpay ANZ

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block. The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Leader to join our Line 2 Compliance function at Afterpay ANZ. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to innovate and help provide financial services compliance advisory, licensing, governance and frameworks services and support across all Afterpay business units in Australia and New Zealand. This role much be based in Australia, preferably in Sydney or Melbourne, and will report directly to the Head of Compliance for Afterpay ANZ. You Will Support the Head of Compliance to ensure the Compliance Function and the Compliance Risk Management Framework operates effectively and meets regulatory expectations. Lead the Compliance Framework and Program, ensuring it is comprehensive and sustainable; this includes documenting and maintaining policies, standards, and procedures for all aspects of the program Work with the business, global risk and compliance functions to build, embed and maintain governance, risk and compliance frameworks to support regulated financial services products. Maintain Afterpay's Australian Credit License, which includes governance, compliance oversight and due diligence, and the compilation and submission of the annual compliance certificate requirements with ASIC. Manage of all monitoring, reporting, audit and testing activities, including all reporting to our regulators, Board and internal Governance committees. Assist the business with compliance incident management and potential reportable situation assessments. Lead and managing projects to assess, implement and monitor adherence to new regulatory obligations and policies. Oversee compliance risk assessments on new financial products, services and initiatives to ensure they meet Compliance Framework and Program requirements. Manage databases, registers and other records relating to compliance risk management (e.g. maintaining project plans, logging issues and incidents, completing risk assessment forms and action logs). Work with the business to enhance awareness and educate on compliance risks, mitigation strategies and options. Advise internal management and business partners on the implementation and operation of compliance programs. Report on compliance risks, trends and key performance metrics. Drive a strong risk culture and awareness in day-to-day business decisions. You Have 10+ years experience as a compliance and risk professional in Australian financial services environments, with knowledge of obligations as they apply to regulated financial services products, and maintenance of financial services regulatory licenses. Experience building and maintaining frameworks to support regulated financial services products. Knowledge of and experience with regulatory interactions and investigations including managing information requests and audits, and developing and tracking management action plans Deep knowledge of financial services regulation and compliance subject matter expertise on a broad range of financial services areas, including regulated consumer credit, BNPL compliance, payment systems regulation, P2P/non-cash payment facilities, financial services licensing obligations, review and approval of marketing collateral, design and distribution obligations, AML, collections, consumer protection, anti-bribery and corruption and other conduct-rel…