Manager, AFSL Compliance

• →Manage the governance framework supporting the AFSL, including monitoring license conditions, maintaining Responsible Manager requirements, reviewing licensing obligations, and arrangements are in place to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

• →Lead licensing activities including license applications, variations, regulator notifications, attestations, submissions, and regulatory reporting requirements.

• →Assess regulatory changes and emerging obligations, advising the business on required control, policy and procedure uplift and independently reviewing implementation.

• →Conduct independent compliance oversight, thematic reviews, risk assessments, monitoring activities and oversight of remediation related to licensing obligations and regulatory commitments. 

• →Provide compliance advisory support to strategic initiatives, product developments, business changes and senior stakeholders while promoting a strong compliance and conduct culture. 

• Customer Focus

• The role partners extensively with Product, Risk, Operations, Legal and Compliance teams to ensure licensing obligations are appropriately embedded across customer-facing activities and business processes. 

• Influences customer outcomes through effective licensing governance and regulatory oversight.  

• Management & Planning
  • The role will involve designing, enhancing and maintaining relevant governance frameworks, policies, and compliance programs. 

• Business Expertise
  • The role requires deep knowledge of AFSL obligations, regulatory expectations, and industry practices. 
• Leadership
  • The role primarily leads cross-functional initiatives and promotes compliance culture.  
  • The role leads enterprise-wide licensing and regulatory initiatives across multiple business functions, influences senior stakeholders, provides subject matter expertise, mentors compliance colleagues and drives accountability for regulatory obligations.

• The role requires sufficient understanding and expert knowledge of licensing, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Serves as the licensing subject matter expert across the organisation.

• Directly impacts regulatory compliance, licensing governance, risk mitigation and operational readiness across multiple business functions.

• Exercises substantial independent judgement when interpreting regulatory obligations, assessing compliance impacts and advising business stakeholders on licensing requirements.

• Analyzes complex regulatory, compliance, remediation, and governance challenges; develops practical solutions; supports remediation planning and prioritization; and provides guidance to stakeholders in ambiguous situations. Balances regulatory expectations, operational requirements, and delivery objectives to achieve sustainable outcomes
• Resolves complex regulatory and licensing issues requiring interpretation of legislation, regulatory guidance, risk assessment and practical business solutions.
• The role will require consideration of information from various internal and external sources. 

• Minimum 8+ years of experience within Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Risk Management, Legal or Financial Services Governance, including at least 5 years managing licensing, regulatory compliance or governance activities.
• Bachelor's degree in law, Finance, Commerce, Business, Governance, Risk Management or related discipline. 
  • Postgraduate qualifications in Compliance, Governance, Risk or Law desirable.

• Advanced communication, stakeholder management, influencing, leadership, independent judgement, constructive challenge and problem solving.  

• 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. 

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. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

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. 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. 

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