Senior Associate - Governance

Role summary

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The Senior Associate – Governance role supports effective governance practices across ANZ, helping ensure that business activities meet internal policies, regulatory obligations and risk standards. Typical requirements include experience in governance, risk, compliance, controls, assurance or financial services; strong written and verbal communication; sound judgement; and the ability to analyse information and prepare concise reports for senior stakeholders. The successful candidate is expected to maintain governance frameworks, coordinate reporting and review processes, identify control or compliance gaps, and work collaboratively with business, risk and audit teams. Attention to detail, stakeholder management, organisation and confidence working in a regulated environment are important.

About the employer

ANZ Group Holdings Limited, commonly known as ANZ, is one of Australia and New Zealand’s major banking groups. Headquartered in Melbourne, the bank provides retail, commercial, institutional and private banking services to customers across Australia, New Zealand and selected international markets. Its services include everyday banking, home lending, business finance, payments, markets and investment solutions. ANZ employs a large workforce across technology, operations, risk, customer service and professional banking functions. The organisation operates in a highly regulated industry and places strong emphasis on responsible banking, risk management, customer outcomes, inclusion and digital innovation. Governance professionals support the bank’s accountability, decision-making and compliance frameworks, making these roles important to maintaining trust and meeting regulatory expectations.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in banking, technology, healthcare, engineering, education, construction, professional services and skilled trades, particularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Workplace culture is generally direct, collaborative and reasonably informal, with importance placed on punctuality, fairness, safety and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from vibrant city living to coastal, regional and outdoor-focused communities, with beaches, national parks and a multicultural food scene. Housing and transport costs can be high in major cities. Visa options include employer-sponsored visas, skilled migration, temporary graduate visas and working holiday arrangements, depending on nationality, occupation and eligibility. New arrivals should check current requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocation planning should include health insurance, tax registration, accommodation, banking and recognition of qualifications.