Head of Compliance

At MMS, our purpose is simple but powerful: to make a difference in people’s lives. Our culture is defined by unity and purpose — we believe we are better together. That means fostering inclusion, prioritising people, and delivering excellence for the customers and communities we serve.

In this newly created role, as Head of Compliance you will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of our Group’s compliance framework, policies, and practices to ensure adherence to legal, regulatory and ethical obligations.

In so doing you will provide strategic direction, oversight and independent assurance to senior management and the Board that compliance (existing and emerging) risks are identified, managed and monitored effectively and will advise senior management, the Board and the Board Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee on compliance risks and obligations (existing and emerging), and manage regulatory relationships with ASIC, AUSTRAC, AFCA, NDIA and the OAIC.

The three core pillars of this role are as follows:

• Promote a strong compliance culture within MMS
• Establish a uniform (risk based) approach to compliance across the Group, consistent with the Group’s strategy and business objectives
• Oversee the monitoring, measuring and reporting of compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the compliance function at a Group level while collaborating with business-level risk and compliance personnel
• Develop, review and update policies, procedures and controls to mitigate compliance and regulatory risk
• Develop, implement and maintain the Group’s compliance management system, including policies, frameworks and controls aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Maintain the Group’s compliance obligations register and ensure accountability and timely reporting to regulators and other stakeholders
• Identify, assess and monitor compliance risks (including in relation to AFSL, ACL, AML/CTF and privacy) in partnership with risk management, internal audit and legal teams
• Manage investigations of compliance incidents and breaches, and reporting (internal / external) as required
• Manage key regulatory relationships, including with ASIC, AUSTRAC, AFCA, NDIA and the OAIC
• Fulfill the statutory role / function of AML/CTF Compliance Officer for the Group and be the Group’s Privacy Officer

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Over 10 years’ experience in senior compliance roles in a commercial environment with a focus on financial services
• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business or a related discipline, with relevant postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications, is highly desirable
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to the Group
• Proven track record managing compliance programs within financial services or similarly regulated sectors
• Demonstrated experience in building and managing regulatory relationships
• Demonstrated experience in developing or uplifting compliance strategy, framework and/or program

What We Can Offer You:

• Novated leasing benefits and discounts
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and access to our Parents Portal
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Sonder digital wellbeing platform, providing personalised support 24/7, plus annual flu vaccinations
• Default Income Protection Insurance reimbursed for members of the MMS Default Super Fund
• Exempt Employee Share Plan

Embracing our value of Everyone Matters we hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected. 

• We encourage individuals from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those caring for someone or living with a disability, LGBTQIA+ and culturally diverse applicants to apply.
• We embrace hybrid working and welcome conversations about flexibility. 

Please note all successful candidates will undergo background checks (including criminal history and ASIC checks) and an NDIS Workers Screening Check if appropriate.  All information provided will be treated confidentially. 

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our recruitment process, please contact us at mmsgrouprecruitment@mmsg.com.au