Role Title: Senior Compliance Manager, WEG

Role location: Frankfurt Am Main, Germany

About Westpac : We are Australia’s first bank and oldest company, and one of four major banking organisations in Australia. This opportunity sits in our Frankfurt office working for Westpac Europe GmbH (WEG), Westpac’s most recently established subsidiary supporting the needs of our corporate, institutional, and governmental clients across Europe.

How will I help?

The Compliance Senior Manager is responsible for supporting the WEG Compliance Officer and WEG’s Compliance function, forming a second line of defence under WEG’s risk management framework.

The Senior Manager will also act as the Deputy Compliance Officer for WEG and support in advising the Management Board and ensure WEG’s compliance with local requirements for the Compliance function set out in MaRisk AT 4.4.2 and the Minimum Requirements for the Compliance Function and Additional Requirements Governing Rules of Conduct, Organisation and Transparency – “MaComp”.

• Support WEG Compliance Officer and Management Board to ensure WEG’s compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Develop, draft, and implement required compliance policies, procedures, systems and controls.
• Horizon scan and maintain up to date knowledge of relevant regulatory changes and provide recommendations, guidance and advice to Business Unit stakeholders
• Monitor and test compliance with policies and procedures (and exceptions)
• Prepare responses to regulators relating to reg information requests, investigations and/or breaches
• Monitor, measure and provide insights into compliance performance to identify corrective actions or improvements
• Produce annual reports and management information on key compliance matters
• Monitor the complaints procedure and use complaints as a source of information in the context of its general monitoring tasks.
• Provide ongoing compliance training and awareness to WEG staff

What’s in it for me?

A key role in supporting a growing business for Westpac. You will have an opportunity to demonstrate a broad range of your skills and experience and put your stamp on the role. You will work with key stakeholders.

You will have access to a comprehensive range of Westpac benefits including flexibility and various leave entitlements

What do I need?

• Minimum or 5+ years’ experience in comparable legal or compliance role with a high-level understanding of the German and EU conduct and prudential requirements
• German language proficiency required and very good command of English language
• Strong and effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Sound judgement and decision making aligned with strategic direction of the business whilst maintaining key focus on compliance objectives
• Demonstrate highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• Very good in organizing, time management and stress management

What’s it like to work here?

When you join, you’ll become part of the broader Westpac Group family – where we aim to be a friendly, switched-on team working for a single purpose - Creating Better Futures Together – it’s what we do, who we are and why we come to work every day. As an equal opportunity employer, we’re proud to have created a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values diversity and flexibility. Within the Westpac Group, you will be part of the Institutional Banking division, where our vision is to be a high performing and innovative institutional bank, committed to enabling the growth of our global clients, our economy, and delivering sustainable shareholder returns.

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As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to experienced candidates seeking a discussion around workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages, people with a disability and