Sessional Ombudsman, Banking and Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Support complex and significant banking and finance disputes on a case-by-case basis.

• Utilize legal knowledge, sound judgment, and analysis of intricate legal matters.

• Collaborate effectively with seasoned Ombudsmen, attorneys, and industry specialists.

• Provide independent, equitable, and well-reasoned decisions.

• Influence outcomes that affect consumers, small enterprises, and the financial services industry.

• Act as a Board-appointed Ombudsman for a term of three years.

⛳️ Requirements

• Legal qualifications.

• Extensive senior-level experience in banking and finance, tribunals, regulatory bodies, external dispute resolution schemes, or similar environments.

• Profound knowledge of banking regulation, Banking Codes of Practice, contract law, insolvency, securities, lending, and dispute resolution.

• Strong judgment and a proven record of accomplishments.

• Ability to navigate intricate legal and commercial challenges with credibility, pragmatism, and fairness.

• Proficient in communicating with influence and empathy.

• Capacity to maintain independence while collaborating with others.

• Dedication to fair, objective outcomes and the highest levels of integrity and impartiality.

• Accomplished senior lawyer, former Partner, barrister, executive legal leader, or a professional in banking and finance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work options.

• Thoughtful benefits.

• Hybrid working with adaptable arrangements.

• Two days a week in modern offices designed for collaboration and well-being.

• Flexible public holidays.

• Gender affirmation leave.

• Women’s health leave.

• Bonus paid time off during the end-of-year holiday period.

• Inclusive leadership and a diverse, caring culture.

• Opportunities to enhance expertise.

• Accessibility support throughout the recruitment process.