Working closely with first line teams and key stakeholders, you’ll help shape strong compliance outcomes through thematic reviews, control assessments, insight‑led assurance and pragmatic advice. You’ll be part of a collaborative CRO team that partners with the business to deliver commercially sound risk and compliance solutions.
What you’ll do:
- Provide second line compliance assurance, oversight and challenge across Suncorp SNZ entities.
- Design, deliver and continuously improve compliance assurance and testing programmes, including thematic and deep‑dive reviews.
- Review and challenge the design and effectiveness of compliance controls, governance and management information.
- Proactively identify areas of material regulatory and compliance risk and apply your strong communication skills to work with the business to close control gaps.
- Monitor compliance performance and trends, using internal and external data to inform insights and influence future assurance reviews.
- Build strong relationships with first line teams, CRO colleagues, Legal, Internal Audit and external stakeholders, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
What you’ll bring:
- You’ll be a confident compliance professional who can balance independent challenge with strong collaboration.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business or Law
- 7+ years’ experience in legal, risk, or compliance roles within the financial services sector.
- Proven ability to provide clear, robust and credible challenge at all levels of the organisation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage across diverse teams.
- Strong understanding of compliance risk management frameworks, controls and assurance practices.
- Broad commercial experience gained in a corporate or professional services environment.
- Insurance experience (highly regarded).
- High attention to detail and a structured, analytical approach to assurance and testing.
- A pragmatic mindset, focused on continuous improvement and risk maturity uplift.
- Strong customer orientation and commitment to delivering high‑quality, timely outcomes.
Why join Suncorp?
- Play a meaningful role in strengthening compliance and regulatory outcomes across Suncorp New Zealand.
- Work in a highly collaborative CRO team with exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to assurance activities that genuinely influence business decisions and risk maturity.
- Flexible ways of working supported, where business needs allow.
- A supportive, inclusive environment where people back each other
- Strong focus on learning, development, and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to shape how capability, knowledge, and service excellence are embedded
- A workplace that values teamwork, trust, and doing the right thing - together
About Suncorp NZ
We’re proud to be part of the Suncorp Group, home to some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted insurance brands. Together, we deliver faster, simpler, and better outcomes for our customers and partners.
At Suncorp, we believe we are at our best when our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development, and opportunities for internal mobility.
If you require adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or workplace, contact lisa.scanlon@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.
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