Financial Regulatory Lawyer, Sydney (Brisbane)

Responsibilities
- Deliver expert legal counsel on financial services regulations.
- Facilitate understanding and adherence to Australian regulation codes, primarily in payment products/e‑payments and International Fund Transfer Instructions (IFTIs).
- Navigate and apply AML/CTF laws, financial services regulatory codes, and compliance obligations.
- Review and enhance internal compliance policies, controls, procedures, and reporting standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams on privacy, fraud, and deposit product legal queries.
- Support broader legal initiatives within business and commercial banking sectors. Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with ideally 3‑8+ years of experience in financial services regulation, preferably from financial institutions or law firms.
- In‑depth understanding and comprehensive experience of financial regulations in Australia.
- Experience in payment products, fraud, AML, or CTF.
- Excellent communication skills, able to provide explicit and concise legal advice to non‑legal stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to engage and build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Track record of working cross‑functionally to achieve company goals while showcasing prioritisation skills.
- Robust commercial acumen and ability to operate as a business partner, not just a legal advisor. Benefits
- Flexibility – take advantage of flexible working arrangements, allowing autonomy of when, where, and how you work.
- A dedicated talent team that supports your journey from onboarding through all engagements.
- Referral bonus – receive a generous bonus for referring qualified legal peers.
- Access to diverse, high‑calibre projects with leading companies. Equal Opportunity Employer Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rsm56