As a self-driven and solution-focused risk and compliance change professional, I am committed to cultivating a robust risk culture and elevating risk and compliance practices to new heights. I am passionate about improving the customer journey, deriving actionable insights, driving transformative changes, and steering outcomes prioritising customer insights and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Regulatory Specialist
ANZ Banking Group Limited
10.2021 - Current
Refined and streamlined central regulatory breach reporting processes, enhancing both compliance precision and operational efficiency
Participate in Future State initiatives, leveraging design thinking principles to enhance and streamline breach reporting model, underpinning bank's adherence to regulatory benchmarks
Identified and managed operational risk events within the I.AM Risk and Compliance management framework spanning all Retail and Commercial (AR&C) banking segments
Delivered 250+ regulatory compliance breach decisions concerning risk events across diverse AR&C sectors
Proactively monitored emerging risks and proposed strategic key controls, solidifying bank's stance on rigorous risk management practices
Cultivated and managed relationships across a spectrum of AR&C banking segments, ensuring fluid collaboration and fostering impactful change.
Performed and documented quality control checks to maintain compliance with company initiatives.
Implemented regulatory guidance procedures for managing risk events and regulatory breach decisions
Financial Case Manager
Australian Financial Complaints Authority, AFCA
01.2018 - 01.2021
Formed 100+ decisions on complex financial complaints for various Australian Financial Services Licensees (AFSL) robust investigation and critical analysis of a broad range of financial products and services, legislations, regulatory compliance, industry codes and policies
As an accredited Conciliator, I have conducted 30+ conciliations, helping financial firms and their clients define problems and generating solutions to influence resolution and remediation
Identify and investigate possible systemic issues and serious contraventions leading to improvements in financial systems and services
Appointed subject matter expert (SME)
Complete QA review on complaint decisions for other managers
Acted in the Manager position, with six direct reports.
Insurance Assessor (Life Insurance)
Link Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
Managed a portfolio of total permanent and disability (TPD), income protection (IP), business expenses and life claims
Assess and determine risk and financial liability, provide liability advice and recommendations to insurers and trustees of superannuation funds
Developed strategic management plans by formulating evidence-based strategies for managing cases toward the optimal outcomes
Risk and remediation management
Ensure compliance with the Superannuation Industry Supervision Act
Facilitate meetings with external stakeholders and monthly reporting
Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage.
Mitigated risks and increased profitability with well-developed strategies for reducing future claims and costs.
Case Manager
IAG Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
Managed a portfolio of Workers’ Compensation claims for corporate employers within the multidisciplinary management segment
Formed liability claim decisions, based on legislation, policies and investigation of relevant evidence
Participated in case conferences and implementing strategies for effective cost management strategies on claims
Developed tailored case management plans by formulating evidence-based strategies for managing the case toward the optimal outcome
Completed monthly claim reports and attending performance claim reviews with corporate employers and key stakeholders to actively manage claims
Senior Client Consultant
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
01.2013 - 01.2015
Business development and identifying market opportunities
Identify business opportunities for all practice areas, including commercial law, business advisory, workers’ compensation, public liability, life insurance, motor vehicle accident and medical negligence
Stakeholder relationship management
Assessed the viability of potential new legal cases in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and injury impairment thresholds
Assisted in acquisition project, including processes testing and reporting.
Education
MBA - Strategy And Leadership, Data Analysis, Projects
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
08.2023
Conciliation Accreditation -
AFCA
Melbourne, VIC
06.2019
Bachelor of Business Management - Business Management
Victoria University of Wellington
Melbourne, VIC
01.2012
Skills
Compliance and Risk Management
Critical Analysis and Thinking
Design Thinking and Change
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Finance Dispute Resolution
Strong Communication and Negotiation skills
Accredited Conciliator
Timeline
Regulatory Specialist
ANZ Banking Group Limited
10.2021 - Current
Financial Case Manager
Australian Financial Complaints Authority, AFCA
01.2018 - 01.2021
Insurance Assessor (Life Insurance)
Link Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
Case Manager
IAG Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
Senior Client Consultant
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
01.2013 - 01.2015
MBA - Strategy And Leadership, Data Analysis, Projects
RMIT University
Conciliation Accreditation -
AFCA
Bachelor of Business Management - Business Management
Victoria University of Wellington
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