Associate Director – Conduct & Compliance Risk

About the role

As an Associate Director for Conduct & Compliance Risk you will support the effective management of conduct and regulatory risk across ANZ's UK, Europe and United States operations, working within the First Line of Defence.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret and apply Group Risk policies, standards and regulatory obligations relating to Conduct and Compliance Risk across the UK, Europe and United States.
• Lead impact assessments and implementation activities resulting from regulatory, policy and risk framework changes.
• Drive regional regulatory change initiatives and support governance oversight across Institutional businesses.
• Support the assessment of inherent and residual Conduct and Regulatory Risks across business value chains and geography‑specific portfolios.
• Conduct thematic risk reviews to identify emerging risks, control weaknesses and improvement opportunities, while supporting remediation activities.
• Deliver risk insights, analysis and reporting to support governance forums and leadership decision‑making.

Required profile

• Strong experience in risk management, compliance, operational risk or regulatory risk within financial services.
• Experience supporting regulatory change, risk remediation and assurance activities.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business solutions.
• Familiarity with UK, EU and US regulatory environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, including engagement with senior leaders.

Required skills

• Understanding of risk management frameworks, controls design and testing.
• Knowledge of Institutional Banking products and associated regulatory obligations.
• Understanding of Conduct Risk, Compliance Risk and related non‑financial risk disciplines.