Associate, Financial Services Regulatory at Allens

The role

The Financial Services Regulatory practice is seeking an Associate with 2-3 years of Post-Qualified Experience to advise major Australian organizations on financial services, consumer credit, and AML/CTF regulatory matters. The role involves working on complex issues such as new product development, regulatory change, and compliance uplift within the banking, non-bank lending, and wagering sectors.

What you'll do

Advise clients on the application of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009, the Corporations Act 2001, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006, the ePayments Code, the Banking Code of Practice, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 and the Banking Act 1959
Work on new product and business development including drafting terms and conditions and product disclosure statements
Work on regulatory change projects
Work on remediation activities
Work on regulator engagement
Work on compliance uplift
Provide ongoing strategic advice
Support clients in regulatory disputes specifically in the area of AML/CTF
Support clients in general M&A activities

What we're looking for

At least 2-3 years PQE

Experience gained from working in a financial services regulatory practice

Experience in consumer credit and/or AML/CTF law

Passion to specialise and build a career in financial services regulatory

Desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others

Experience ideally from a leading top tier, national or international firm, or a large in-house team· nice to have

Benefits

Hybrid working (60% in the office)

Flexibility in work arrangements

Ability to purchase additional annual leave

26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees

High quality executive coaching to support the transition into parental leave

Market competitive fixed remuneration

Generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution

Salary continuance insurance

Employee recruitment referral program

Discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance

Charity matched funding program

Fully subsidised gym memberships

Annual flu vaccinations

Skin checks

In-house snacks and catered meals

Subsidised sporting and social activities

Emergency childcare

Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families

Regular wellbeing sessions with in-house consulting Psychologist

Equipment to support working from home

Possible secondments to many of Linklaters overseas offices

Team based recognition including social activities

Contribution based recognition activities

Annual Allens Values Awards

Opportunities to make a difference through work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues

Workplace giving and volunteering programs

Hiring contacts

Ena Pita

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

ena.pita@allens.com.au

careers@allens.com.au

Associate, Financial Services Regulatory