ABOUT ORDE FINANCIAL
ORDE is a nonbank lender built exclusively for brokers, combining human and credit expertise with innovative technology to help brokers build stronger futures for their clients. We reflect the reality of today’s borrowers, from SMEs with complex needs to near-prime clients seeking clearer paths forward. bank lender built exclusively for brokers, combining human and credit expertise with innovative technology to help brokers build stronger futures for their clients. We reflect the reality of today’s borrowers, from SMEs with complex needs to nearprime clients seeking clearer paths forward.
Since 2020, ORDE has funded more than $10b in loans and supported over 16,000 borrowers – all through brokers. We offer Residential, Commercial, SMSF and Construction loans and other specialised solutions, with fast decisions, deep credit insight and a streamlined digital experience.
We are passionate (and a bit obsessed…) about being disruptive and pushing hard to improve the experience and results for mortgage brokers. Our purpose “Built for Brokers” is clear and simple and define our entire strategy (delivering better experiences, more value and opportunity, anticipating more needs and communicating more solutions, for brokers and their customers).
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Risk & Compliance Officer plays a key role in supporting ORDE’s regulatory obligations and compliance framework across the business. This role is suited to a professional who can manage business‑as‑usual activities with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgement and contribute to continuous improvement of processes.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will manage AML/CTF and complaints obligations, respond to regulatory requirements, support governance frameworks and help ensure we continue to provide our financial services efficiently, honestly and fairly.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing business as usual compliance matters and responding to internal enquiries
- Monitor compliance and complaints inboxes and address queries in a timely manner
- Performing AML/CTF activities including transaction monitoring and enhanced customer due diligence and lodging Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) with AUSTRAC
- Reviewing and responding to PEP and GWL matches
- Conducting AML/CTF risk assessments for product or process changes
- Investigating brokers and accountants where required, including review of settled loan data to identify trends and potential risks
- Managing complaints obligations, including reviewing and drafting responses
- Maintaining and updating compliance procedures at the company and department level
- Managing company‑wide compliance training and CPD tracking, monitoring and reporting
- Supporting regulatory reporting and governance obligations
- Maintenance of the policy and procedure governance framework
- Managing broader obligations including Modern Slavery and Whistleblower obligations
- Monitoring regulatory developments and preparing clear, practical papers outlining regulatory changes and impacts for relevant stakeholders
- Performing Audit Risk Committee (ARC) secretary duties on a quarterly basis
Why would we choose you?
- You have demonstrated experience working in a risk and compliance role, preferably within a regulated financial services environment
- You have strong working knowledge of AML/CTF, complaints handling and regulatory reporting obligations
- You are confident managing compliance matters independently and exercising sound judgement
- You communicate clearly and professionally, with the ability to draft high‑quality responses, reports and papers
- You are highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage competing priorities effectively
- You build strong working relationships across the business and collaborate well with senior stakeholders
- You are proactive, solutions‑focused and committed to maintaining high standards
- You align with ORDE’s culture and bring a practical, commercial mindset to compliance
Why would you choose us?
- We are a fast-growing successful company.
- We think it’s exciting to be part of a team which is building something which will make a difference.
- We are dedicated to investing in our team, offering competitive remuneration benefits, and fostering a high-quality employment culture that values your ability to deliver and contribute.
- Our team members are driven by the pursuit of a challenging and successful career in an outstanding business with a passionate, high-performance team culture.
- We are focused, disruptive, think outside of the box and will encourage you to try new things.
- We really care about our people and want them to have the best experience of their career.
- We guarantee fun, a challenge, learning and growth!
- We embrace being challenged through diversity of thoughts.
- We have a highly collaborative culture and provide an inclusive, enjoyable office experience for all staff.
- We remunerate well and reward high performance.
- We are Melbourne based and think being in the office all together is important and we think working from home is too: three days in the office (Mon-Tues-Thurs), two days at home.
If this resonates with you, please submit your application.
