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About the Role
The AFSL Compliance Manager is responsible for the governance, oversight, and ongoing management of Western Union Australia’s obligations under the Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) and other relevant compliance frameworks. This role serves as the primary AFSL subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with licensing obligations through governance, monitoring, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. The position partners across business functions to oversee licensing activities, interpret regulatory changes, and support strategic initiatives. The role protects Western Union Australia from regulatory and operational risk while enabling sustainable business growth through a robust compliance framework.
Responsibilities
- Manage the governance framework supporting the AFSL, including monitoring license conditions, maintaining Responsible Manager requirements, and reviewing licensing obligations.
- Lead licensing activities including license applications, variations, regulator notifications, attestations, submissions, and regulatory reporting.
- Assess regulatory changes and emerging obligations, advising the business on required control, policy, and procedure uplift.
- Conduct independent compliance oversight, thematic reviews, risk assessments, monitoring activities, and oversight of remediation related to licensing obligations.
- Provide compliance advisory support to strategic initiatives, product developments, business changes, and senior stakeholders.
- Design, enhance, and maintain relevant governance frameworks, policies, and compliance programs.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and promote a compliance culture.
- Lead enterprise-wide licensing and regulatory initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, provide subject matter expertise, mentor compliance colleagues, and drive accountability for regulatory obligations.
Requirements
- Minimum 8+ years of experience within Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Risk Management, Legal or Financial Services Governance.
- At least 5 years managing licensing, regulatory compliance or governance activities.
- Advanced communication, stakeholder management, influencing, leadership, independent judgement, constructive challenge and problem solving skills.
Skills
- Advanced AFSL Licensing & Governance
- Advanced Regulatory Compliance Frameworks
- Advanced Regulatory Interpretation
- Advanced Compliance Monitoring & Assurance
- Advanced Regulatory Change Management
- Advanced Risk Assessment & Controls Design and Assurance
- Advanced Policy & Procedure Development
- Advanced Breach / Reportable-Situations Management
- Regulator Engagement (ASIC)
- Advanced Regulatory Reporting
Location
- Sydney, Australia
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 8+ years of experience
- 5+ years managing licensing, regulatory compliance or governance activities
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in law, Finance, Commerce, Business, Governance, Risk Management or related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Compliance, Governance, Risk or Law desirable.
Benefits
- Short-term incentives
- Accident and life insurance
- Access to best-in-class development platforms
- Life / Accident Coverage
- Superannuation Plan
- Paid Time Offs
- Employee Wellness
- Global Recognition and Rewards Programs
About the Company
- Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers.
- We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
- The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.