CareerPlan

Head of Systemic Issues

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead the systemic issues function to identify, investigate, and report issues across the financial services sector to drive industry change and reduce consumer harm.

Role type

Senior executive (Head of Function)

Builds

Strategic direction, transformation initiatives, governance and risk frameworks for systemic issue identification

Domain

Financial services regulation, consumer protection, dispute resolution

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Strategic thinking, operational excellence, stakeholder influence, large-scale transformation leadership, regulatory knowledge, analytical capability, team building

Preferred skills

Experience in financial services, regulation, legal practice, external dispute resolution, ombudsman schemes, consumer protection

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Leading the Systemic Issues function and driving strategic direction; Developing and implementing improvement and transformation initiatives; Building high-performing teams; Providing strategic advice to senior executives; Leading governance, risk, compliance and reporting activities; Identifying emerging trends and issues; Developing relationships with regulators and industry groups; Using insights and data to drive better industry outcomes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with executive leadership scope