Compliance Manager - Risk Assurance

ING Australia’s Compliance team is looking to hire a Compliance Manager – Risk Assurance, based at our Sydney office.

As the Compliance Manager – Risk Assurance, you’ll play a key role in strengthening ING’s compliance maturity by assessing the effectiveness of regulatory controls and helping the business meet its obligations under Australian law and ING Global Standards. You’ll lead second‑line monitoring and assurance activities, deliver insights to senior stakeholders, and contribute to continuous uplift across our compliance framework.

We’re seeking a hands‑on compliance professional with strong analytical capability, proven experience in assurance or audit, and a passion for embedding a culture of compliance by design and by desire. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment with broad stakeholder exposure — we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to make an impact?

What you’ll do  

• Lead and execute second‑line compliance assurance activities in line with the Compliance Assurance Methodology, including scoping, risk identification, and review execution.
• Perform monitoring activities aligned to the Compliance Monitoring Plan to assess the design and effectiveness of controls.
• Review and challenge first‑line control testing outcomes, undertake independent testing, and deliver thematic assurance reviews.
• Provide input into the annual Compliance Plan to ensure key risks and regulatory themes are appropriately captured.
• Engage with business stakeholders to present findings, agree on remediation actions, and track these through to resolution.
• Support governance activities, including oversight of compliance events and issues, and contribute to reporting for senior management and governance committees.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of ING’s compliance framework, policies, and templates.
• Participate in compliance training, awareness activities, and ad‑hoc projects across the Compliance team.

What we’re looking for

• Degree qualified in accounting, commerce, law or a related discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in financial services, with at least 5 years in compliance, risk management, audit, or assurance.
• Strong understanding of Australian legal, regulatory and industry code obligations relevant to banking.
• Experience with control testing, assurance reviews, and interpreting compliance obligations.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, assess impacts and develop practical recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with OpenPages, TeamMate or similar tools is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and willingness to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you?

• Discounted ING Health Insurance
• An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing
• An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity

About Us

At ING, we want to make life simpler and more worthwhile – for everyone who banks with us, for the people who work with us, and the community at large, too. 
 
When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer. 
 
We give people the freedom to think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. 
 
We are all about celebrating success and as a result we are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and a certified Family Inclusive workplace.  
 
Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you. 
 
(One last thing, ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So no agency introductions, please.) 

Need more? 
Contact Mark Montgomery on [email protected]

Applications close Tuesday 10th February 2026
 
Before you apply 
Here at ING we consider employee development to be important and encourage existing employees to apply for suitable internal positions. It is expected that any employee applying for a vacant position would have been in their current role for a minimum of twelve (12) months before applying. This may be waived in special circumstances and after consultation with your manager  

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