Senior Associate, Markets NFR - Australia, Pacific & PNG - Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

Job Description

This role supports non-financial risk management across ANZ’s Markets business in Australia, the Pacific and Papua New Guinea. Requirements typically include experience in operational, conduct, compliance or enterprise risk within banking or financial markets; strong knowledge of risk frameworks, controls, governance and regulatory obligations; and the ability to analyse issues and prepare clear reports for senior stakeholders. The successful candidate is expected to identify emerging risks, assess control effectiveness, support risk assessments and incidents, contribute to regulatory and governance reporting, and help embed a strong risk culture. Strong communication, stakeholder management, attention to detail and the ability to work across multiple locations and business teams are essential. Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in a regulated financial institution are generally preferred.

Company Info

ANZ Group Holdings Limited, commonly known as ANZ, is one of Australia’s major banking groups, serving retail, business, institutional and private banking customers. Headquartered in Melbourne, the bank operates across Australia, New Zealand and selected markets in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Pacific and Papua New Guinea. ANZ provides transaction banking, lending, wealth, markets, foreign exchange, institutional banking and digital financial services. Its Markets business supports corporate, institutional and government clients with capital markets, funding, risk-management and trading solutions. ANZ employs a large workforce across technology, operations, finance, risk, compliance and customer-facing functions. The organisation places emphasis on responsible banking, regulatory compliance, customer outcomes, inclusion and managing financial and non-financial risks. This position contributes to the governance and resilience of a major, highly regulated financial institution.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities in banking, risk, compliance, technology, healthcare, engineering, education and skilled trades, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Its culture is generally informal, diverse and multicultural, with a strong focus on work-life balance, direct communication and outdoor activities. Lifestyle varies from major-city dining and arts to beaches, national parks and regional communities. Housing and transport costs can be high, especially in Sydney and Melbourne, while Brisbane, Adelaide and some regional areas may offer lower costs. Skilled overseas professionals commonly explore employer-sponsored visas such as the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), employer nomination pathways such as subclass 186, or points-tested skilled visas including subclasses 189, 190 and 491. Requirements change, so applicants should check the Department of Home Affairs website. Relocation normally involves employment verification, health and character checks, tax and banking setup, accommodation and private health planning.