VP Investment Banking Compliance (Contract) (Sydney)

Our client is a leading global financial services institution seeking an experienced compliance professional to join their Sydney-based Investment Banking Compliance team on a 6-month contract basis. This role will provide senior-level coverage within the team and offers exposure to complex investment banking transactions, regulatory advisory work, and strategic compliance initiatives across APAC markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting front office stakeholders across investment banking activities, while helping manage regulatory, compliance, and reputational risk within a agile and fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities
- Provide compliance advisory support and oversight to investment banking personnel on transactions, current business initiatives, and strategic business changes.
- Advise on compliance, regulatory, and reputational risk matters impacting the business.
- Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries, examinations, and investigations.
- Develop, review, and enhance policies, procedures, and best practice frameworks.
- Design and implement controls, monitoring programs, and surveillance processes to mitigate compliance risks.
- Partner with internal stakeholders across Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, Operations, Technology, and other Compliance functions.
- Support the execution of surveillance and forensic compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Deliver compliance training and educational initiatives relating to regulatory developments and business conduct obligations.
- Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives and broader compliance projects across the business. Required Experience & Skills
- Approximately 8+ years’ experience within Compliance, Legal, Regulatory Advisory, or Financial Services environments.
- Relevant Bachelor's degree.
- Prior exposure to investment banking, capital markets, advisory, or institutional banking activities is highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance risk management principles within financial services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate and defend positions.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
- Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple business areas.
- Demonstrated project management and organisational skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and capable of operating effectively in a fast-changing regulatory environment. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rfyhz