Sessional Ombudsman, Banking and Finance

• 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

• 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

• 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