Compliance Manager
Judo Bank · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · hybrid
A bit about us
At Judo, we’re redefining business banking for the modern era. Built on teamwork, trusted relationships and a challenger spirit, we exist to better serve Australian SMEs. What began in 2016 as a bold idea has grown into one of the fastest‑growing new banks globally, with more than 30 locations nationwide.
We put our people and customers at the heart of everything we do. Our agility means we can say ‘yes’ when others say ‘no’, delivering personalised banking that helps businesses access the funding they need, when they need it. Relationships matter here – with our customers and with each other.
Our culture – a multi‑award‑winning place to work
We firmly believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and that the most important investment we can make is in our people. Our values of Trust, Teamwork, Accountability and Performance guide how we work every day.
Judo was built from the ground up with a clear purpose: to be the most trusted SME business bank in Australia. Our customers and relationships are at the heart of how we work, not bureaucracy. We think differently, invite new ideas, and create an environment where people feel they belong and are empowered.
We’re proud to be externally recognised too – including being named on the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list for four consecutive years. We are certified as a Great Place To Work® Australia organisation, being recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ 2025, celebrating our dedication to fostering an inclusive, empowering environment.
Our vision is to build a world-class SME business bank and it’s our people that can make it happen.
Now, about this opportunity…
As a Compliance Manager, you'll play a key role within our Risk and Compliance team, helping to develop, embed and maintain Judo's Compliance Framework while supporting the business to effectively manage compliance obligations and regulatory risk.
You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, partnering with first-line teams to strengthen controls, provide specialist compliance advice and ensure regulatory obligations are understood and operationalised. You'll also contribute to Judo's continued growth by providing assurance, oversight and guidance that supports our purpose of serving Australian SMEs.
If that excites you, this just might be your dream job:
- Develop, embed and maintain compliance frameworks, policies and compliance plans across the business
- Partner closely with first-line teams to ensure controls are appropriately designed and implemented to meet compliance obligations and mitigate risk
- Identify, assess and provide guidance on operational and compliance issues arising from changing business needs and the regulatory environment
- Support the operationalisation of compliance policies through education, training and stakeholder engagement
- Advise the business on new legislation and regulatory changes and their impact on processes and controls
- Provide accurate, timely and practical compliance subject matter expertise across the organisation
- Develop and lead compliance-themed oversight programs and provide assurance to senior management through regular reviews
- Oversee, monitor and report compliance risks to senior management, committees and regulators
- Assess, investigate and report incidents and potential compliance breaches
You’ll likely bring:
- At least 5 years' experience within banking or financial services, ideally in compliance or operational risk roles
- Strong working knowledge of Compliance and Operational Risk Management Frameworks
- Demonstrated understanding of the Australian regulatory landscape, including ASIC, APRA, ACCC and AUSTRAC requirements
- Experience partnering with Risk teams and business stakeholders to develop and implement effective compliance controls
- Experience working within a licensed entity environment, including AFSL, ACL and/or ADI frameworks
- A strong commercial and entrepreneurial mindset
- A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to identify issues and provide practical business-focused solutions
- Confidence making decisions and taking ownership of outcomes
- A collaborative, relationship-led approach to working with stakeholders
If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply – your experience, mindset and potential matter to us.
Why you’ll love working at Judo:
- Two Weeks of Additional Leave Every Year
- Paid Volunteer Leave
- Our signature Judo induction experience
- Big Life Event Leave
- Holistic Health & Wellbeing Offerings designed to support your best life, including access to GPs, nutritionists, coaches and psychologists via our partner, CU Health
- Working from Home Setup Allowance
- Flare Benefits & Discounts - access to a wide range of everyday savings and perks
- Freedom to work flexibly with flexible work options including hybrid working
- Equal access to Company Paid Parental Leave – up to 20 weeks
- Education Assistance
Judo is proud to be an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and can feel that they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.
Please no agencies! We maintain a preferred panel, and kindly request no unsolicited contact. We do not hold any responsibility for dispute over candidate ownership if you have not been engaged directly.
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