Sessional Ombudsman, Banking and Finance

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Sessional Ombudsman resolving complex banking and finance disputes for AFCA, Australia’s independent not-for-profit complaints authority. Applying senior legal expertise to deliver fair, balanced decisions.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with complex and significant banking and finance disputes on a per-engagement basis
  • Apply legal expertise, sound judgement and analysis of complex legal issues
  • Work collaboratively with experienced Ombudsmen, lawyers and industry experts
  • Deliver independent, fair and balanced decisions
  • Contribute to outcomes impacting consumers, small businesses and the financial services sector
  • Serve as a Board-appointed Ombudsman for a three-year term

Requirements:

  • Legal qualifications
  • Substantial senior-level experience within banking and finance, a tribunal, regulator, external dispute resolution scheme or a related environment
  • Deep expertise in banking regulation, Banking Codes of Practice, contract law, insolvency, securities, lending and dispute resolution
  • Sound judgement and a strong track record of achievement
  • Ability to navigate complex legal and commercial issues with credibility, pragmatism and fairness
  • Ability to communicate with influence and empathy
  • Ability to balance independence with collaboration
  • Commitment to fair, objective outcomes and the highest standards of integrity and impartiality
  • Accomplished senior lawyer, former Partner, barrister, executive legal leader or banking and finance professional

Benefits:

  • Flexible work options
  • Thoughtful benefits
  • Hybrid working with flexible arrangements
  • Two days a week in modern offices designed for collaboration and wellbeing
  • Flexible public holidays
  • Gender affirmation leave
  • Women’s health leave
  • Bonus paid time off over the end-of-year holiday period
  • Inclusive leadership and diverse, caring culture
  • Opportunities to deepen expertise
  • Accessibility support during the recruitment process