Compliance Specialist - Regulatory & Business Change

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More than one million Australians trust us with their money, and that trust shapes how we work every day. Our members sit at the centre of everything we do, guiding our decisions and the impact we strive to make.

We’re looking for people who are purpose-driven and accountable, who value inclusion and collaboration, and who are proactive in managing risk to protect our members’ long-term outcomes. In return, you’ll be part of an organisation where your work contributes to strong returns, real-world impact, and a culture that reflects the communities our members serve.

The opportunity – ‘Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life’ #careerswithimpact 

As our Compliance Specialist – Regulatory & Business Change, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining a robust compliance framework. 

Reporting to the Compliance Lead – Regulatory & Business Change, this key operational position sits at the intersection of regulatory requirements and business transformation, where you'll partner with our Legal & Compliance team to ensure HESTA stays ahead of evolving regulations while supporting strategic business initiatives. You'll be responsible for identifying and documenting compliance requirements in our GRC system, providing expert guidance to stakeholders, and delivering closure assurance to ensure all compliance arrangements are properly documented and tested before implementation deadlines.

What You'll Bring: 

We're looking for a compliance professional with 5+ years' experience in compliance, legal, or risk roles within financial services, ideally in superannuation. You'll have a proven track record of building strong stakeholder relationships, advising business teams on compliance requirements, and broad exposure to financial services law. 

Technical expertise with GRC software platforms (RSA Archer advantageous), compliance management, and regulatory compliance in the superannuation industry is essential.

If you're a detail-oriented compliance professional who thrives on navigating regulatory change and collaborating with diverse teams, apply now to join HESTA.

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees

• Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few!).
• Your Professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
• Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
• Your financial wellbeing matters, 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity. 

We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team careers@hesta.com.au and we’ll call you to discuss. 

We’ll close applications when we find the right person, so get in quick before you miss this opportunity.

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position 
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