Sydney Investment Banking Contract or Temporary Our client is a leading global financial services institution seeking an experienced compliance professional to join their Sydney-based Investment Banking Compliance team on a 6-month contract. This role will provide senior-level coverage within the team and offers exposure to complex investment banking transactions, regulatory advisory work, and strategic compliance initiatives across APAC markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting front office stakeholders across investment banking activities, while helping manage regulatory, compliance, and reputational risk within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Provide compliance advisory support and oversight to investment banking personnel on transactions, new business initiatives, and strategic business changes. Advise on compliance, regulatory, and reputational risk matters impacting the business. Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries, examinations, and investigations. Develop, review, and enhance policies, procedures, and best practice frameworks. Design and implement controls, monitoring programs, and surveillance processes to mitigate compliance risks. Partner with internal stakeholders across Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, Operations, Technology, and other Compliance functions. Support the execution of surveillance and forensic compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Deliver compliance training and educational initiatives relating to regulatory developments and business conduct obligations. Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives and broader compliance projects across the business. Required Experience & Skills Approximately 8 years’ experience within Compliance, Legal, Regulatory Advisory, or Financial Services environments. Relevant Bachelor’s degree. Prior exposure to investment banking, capital markets, advisory, or institutional banking activities is highly regarded. Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance risk management principles within financial services. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate and defend positions. Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines. Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple business areas. Demonstrated project management and organisational skills. Proactive, adaptable, and capable of operating effectively in a fast-changing regulatory environment.
