Junior Compliance Analyst (Contract Role) - 4 or 5 days p/w - North Sydney/ Hybrid - Suit Law Students or Graduates

Location: North Sydney + Hybrid
Contract Duration: September – November 2025
Type: 2 month contract. FT or 4 days p/w

 

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 two-month 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.