Compliance Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Compliance Manager (Fintech): Leading the Australian regulatory compliance program for consumer credit and financial services with an accent on ASIC engagements, licensing obligations, and risk mitigation. Focus on translating global strategy into local execution, managing regulatory change, and overseeing consumer outcomes.

Location: Remote (Must be based in Australia)

Salary: AUD 135,000 - 205,000 per year

Company

Affirm is a fintech company reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, providing consumers flexible buy now pay later options without hidden fees.

What you will do

• Own and oversee the Australian regulatory compliance framework for consumer credit, including the National Consumer Credit Protection Act and Privacy Act.
• Lead ASIC examinations, inquiries, information requests, and other supervisory engagements.
• Maintain the Australian regulatory obligations register and compliance risk assessment process.
• Manage, coach, and develop junior compliance professionals.
• Translate global compliance strategy into Australian operational plans reflecting local laws and ASIC guidance.
• Partner with Product, Legal, Credit, and Engineering teams to provide regulatory guidance for new products and initiatives.

Requirements

• 8+ years of regulatory compliance experience in Australian regulated financial services, consumer credit, payments, or fintech.
• Prior people management experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian consumer credit and conduct regulation, ASIC expectations, and credit licensing.
• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant legal, compliance, risk, or governance qualification preferred.
• Must be located in Australia.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Generous flexible spending wallets for technology, food, and lifestyle needs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to buy shares at a discount.
• Remote-first company culture with flexibility to work from anywhere within the country of employment.