Compliance Analyst recruitment

The Area:  With 150 employees, Morningstar Australia New Zealand has been providing independent investment research in Australia and New Zealand since 1999.  We offer a broad range of products and services from mutual fund and equity data and research to software solutions and consulting.

The Role: Morningstar Australasia require a detail driven and passionate Compliance Analyst to ensure the businesses within the Morningstar Australasia group meet their corporate governance, regulatory, and compliance obligations. The role will be part-time and the ideal candidate will be looking for a flexible working arrangement, ideally amounting to  2 days per week. Working closely with the CFO in partnership with our management, operations, funds management and research teams; this role will be based in our Sydney office.

Key Responsibilities:

+To develop and maintain the legal, compliance, and risk management policies including liaison with the external responsible entity as required.

+ To ensure the CompliSpace compliance and risk management applications are maintained and effectively utilized within the business.

+ To ensure regulatory requirements (e.g. ASIC, FSC) are met and breaches are reported to the Morningstar and Ibbotson board, responsible entity board and regulators as required.

+ To maintain and oversee the services provided by legal service providers.

+ To perform company secretary functions for the Morningstar group of companies including setting agendas and minutes.

+ To review ASIC and other regulatory forms and reports, including preparation of regulatory forms for the AFSL licensed entities.

Requirements:

+ Strong organisation skills together with a proactive approach and a drive to meet required deadlines

+ Excellent communication and influencing skills  with the ability to work cross functionally with business operations and external service providers

+ Proven ability to drive and manage change

+ Detailed understanding of regulatory requirements which affect AFSL holders and the investments/managed funds industry

+ Understanding of business processes and internal controls

+ Understanding of governance structures and protocols

+ Concern for quality and standards

+ At least 5 years experience in a compliance function

+ Educated to at least Bachelor’s degree level in a relevant subject

Morningstar is an Equal Opportunities Employer.