Location: North Sydney + Hybrid
Initial Contract Duration: Commencing March through to at least 30 June 2026
Type: FT preferred or otherwise 4 days p/w
Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for recent law graduates or final year law students who are interested in developing a career in compliance within the financial services industry. The successful candidate will join the Compliance and Risk Division of a major player in the financial services / insurance sector, contributing to incident assessment and compliance monitoring activities that support effective risk management.

This 4 or 5 day per week position is offered as a short term contract role, ideal for candidates seeking practical, hands-on experience in compliance and regulatory affairs. While prior experience in compliance or financial services is advantageous, it is not essential - law students or graduates with strong analytical, communication, and research skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Under the guidance of a senior compliance lead, the successful candidate will assist with the following responsibilities:

Supporting the business in identifying, managing, and documenting compliance incidents.
Gathering and reviewing relevant investigation materials to support breach assessments.
Coordinating with stakeholders to collate and validate supporting documentation.
Recording incidents and outcomes in relevant compliance systems and registers.
Reviewing materials for alignment with applicable codes and regulatory obligations.
Drafting preliminary assessments and summaries for internal and external reporting.
Assisting with preparation of submissions to regulatory bodies as required.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience (Not Essential)

An interest in or working knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as:
- Corporations Act & Regulations
- ASIC Act and Regulatory Guides
- Insurance Contracts Act
- General Insurance Code of Practice
- APRA Prudential Standards
Familiarity with risk and compliance frameworks is beneficial.
Previous experience in compliance, legal, financial services, or insurance sectors is helpful but not mandatory.

Essential Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication.
Sound legal research and analytical abilities.
Ability to interpret legislation and regulatory guidance, or seek clarification where needed.
Critical thinking and the ability to identify risks and assess supporting information.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across departments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
High attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

Ideal Candidate Profile

potentially a law graduate awaiting admission or commencement of a 2027 grad role; OR
someone who has just graduated and is keen to explore diverse opportunities on a short term basis before committing to a long term career path; OR
a law graduate who is interested in applying their studies in a practical environment that is not necessarily a law firm

Though this contract is offered on a short term basis (through to 30 June 2026), the client can and will offer an extension in the right situation subject to performance.

Graduate Compliance Analyst - 4 or 5 days p/w - North Sydney/ Hybrid - 3 Month Initial Contract