General Manager Regulatory Strategy and Engagement

Take hold of a monster opportunity and join Australian Retirement Trust as our General Manager, Regulatory Strategy and Engagement, where you'll lead enterprise-wide regulatory strategy, drive trusted relationships with regulators, and provide expert advice to the Board and Executive to shape the future of a highly regulated and purpose-led organisation.

We're all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As a General Manager, Regulatory Strategy and Engagement, you'll step into a pivotal leadership role, shaping how we interpret, respond to, and influence the evolving regulatory landscape.

You'll act as a trusted advisor across the organisation, guiding strategic decisions with clear regulatory insight while building strong, constructive relationships with regulators. Working closely with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and business leaders, you'll ensure regulatory expectations are understood, embedded, and aligned to our broader strategy.

This is your opportunity to influence enterprise priorities, contribute to Board-level discussions, and lead a team that drives regulatory excellence and credibility across Australian Retirement Trust.

This role is a permanent opportunity and is based in Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne.

Responsibilities

Day to day, you'll:

• Lead and execute ART's enterprise regulatory strategy aligned to business goals.
• Provide expert interpretation of legislative, prudential, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, transparent relationships with key regulators.
• Oversee regulatory engagement, submissions, and consultation responses.
• Guide and influence regulatory change readiness across the organisation.
• Provide high-quality regulatory advice to the Board and Executive.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and business leaders to embed obligations.
• Influence strategic decisions by integrating regulatory considerations.
• Develop and lead a high-performing regulatory team.
• Promote a culture of regulatory accountability and professionalism.

Qualifications

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

• You hold tertiary qualifications in Law, Risk, Finance, Business or a related field.
• Your experience includes senior leadership in regulatory affairs within financial services or a similarly regulated environment.
• You'll bring a deep understanding of Australian regulatory bodies such as APRA, ASIC, ATO, and AUSTRAC.
• You're highly skilled in regulatory strategy, interpretation, and engagement.
• You have experience advising Boards and Executive Leadership Teams.
• Your stakeholder management and influencing skills are exceptional.
• You've led through periods of significant regulatory change.
• You're familiar with superannuation and insurance regulatory frameworks.
• You'll bring experience in a senior regulatory or Responsible Manager capacity.

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close 17th July 2026.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us - and recruitment is no different.

Why join us

Bring your potential to Australian Retirement Trust and unleash our monster possibilities:

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of our recruitment process - such as reviewing applications, supporting screening interviews, reference checking, and matching skills to roles. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

By applying, you agree to the use of these technologies as part of the recruitment process.