Regulatory & Compliance Officer
Sydney, CBD
Permanent, Full Time
About us
Over the past 25 years, Bluestone has become a trusted leader in Australian lending, known for delivering flexible, innovative, and straightforward solutions that break the mould of traditional lending. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to support more Australians achieve their dream of homeownership, because we believe everyone deserves the chance to build their future.
We offer our award-winning lending solutions directly to brokers, allowing them to help their clients; from the self-employed, to those with imperfect credit or seeking niche lending needs. It’s this spirit of constant innovation and relentless customer focus that earnt us the title of 2025 Non-Bank of the Year.
Are you ready to join one of Australia’s fastest growing lenders?
About the role
It’s an exciting time to join one of the leading non-bank lenders in Australia as we embark on ambitious growth plans across the country.
Are you ready to play a pivotal part in protecting an organisation’s integrity and ensuring it operates with confidence? As our Regulatory & Compliance Officer, you’ll be at the heart of safeguarding the business against regulatory risk and strengthening our reputation in the market. In this position, you’ll take ownership of timely and accurate regulatory submissions while keeping our compliance portals up to date and running seamlessly. You’ll be a trusted point of contact for compliance‑related queries, helping teams navigate obligations with clarity and confidence.
If you’re detail‑oriented, proactive, and motivated by the importance of doing things the right way, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. You’ll help ensure the business continues to meet its legal obligations, follow internal policies, and uphold the highest standards of compliance across all operations.
Responsibilities
• Maintain and update key regulatory portals (ASIC, AUSTRAC, AFCA) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee the compliance calendar, ensuring all regulatory reports and filings are submitted on time.
• Monitor changes in legislation and industry standards (NCCP, Privacy Act, AML/CTF) and identify impacts to the business.
• Respond to operational compliance queries and provide clear, practical guidance.
• Develop, review, and enhance internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Provide expert compliance advice to business units to support confident decision‑making.
• Manage and coordinate the compliance training program, ensuring effective delivery and regular updates.
• Assist in assessing compliance breaches and incidents, ensuring timely reporting and corrective actions.
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews across the organisation.
• Assist with AFCA complaints by gathering documentation and preparing well‑structured responses.
Your Experience
• 3–5 years’ experience in compliance or regulatory roles within financial services, ideally with exposure to non‑bank or mortgage lending.
• Strong understanding of Australian financial services regulations, including the NCCP Act/NCC, AML/CTF Act, Privacy Act and APRA prudential standards.
• Proven experience developing and implementing compliance policies, procedures and controls.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, practical business guidance.
Key Competencies
• Sharp analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to simplify complex compliance concepts.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Proactive in identifying risks and compliance gaps.
• Able to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence effectively.
What makes us a great place to work?
Our most important asset is our people. We’re committed to investing in our employees and offer a range of holistic perks and benefits to support individual needs. Our supportive and inclusive culture enables our people to grow and learn, to achieve their personal and professional goals, through collaboration and innovation. Some of our benefits include:
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bluestone Day
• Flexible working arrangements with the ability to grow your balance
• Parental Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Volunteer Leave
Next steps…
Bluestone is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our hiring decisions are based on your experience, skills, enthusiasm, and your future potential in the role. If you feel that you meet some, but not all the requirements above, we still encourage you to apply. If you are invited to an interview, please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process, and what pronouns you use.
If you have any further questions, please reach out to us at recruitment@bluestone.com.au
