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Ombudsman, Banking and Finance (Small Business & Transactions)

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-09-08 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid · Australia

Core

Make binding decisions on standard and complex banking and finance disputes involving small business loans, merchant payments, scams, and account issues.

Role type

Senior Ombudsman (Banking & Finance)

Builds

Independent complaints resolution outcomes for small business and transaction disputes

Domain

Banking, Finance, Dispute Resolution

Required skills

Legal qualifications, senior executive track record in banking/finance/tribunals, complex issue analysis, independent case handling, high-level written/verbal communication, resilience under public scrutiny

Preferred skills

Coaching/mentoring adjudicators, presenting at external conferences, developing organizational approaches

Technologies

AFCA rules and fairness principles

Responsibilities

Make binding decisions on complaints individually or as a panel, provide professional leadership and mentorship to adjudicators and case workers, support relationships with small business groups, government bodies, and regulators

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities