Sessional Ombudsman, Banking and Finance

• Assist with complex and significant banking and finance disputes on a per-engagement basis
• Apply legal expertise to analyse complex issues and resolve matters of significance
• Work collaboratively with experienced Ombudsmen, lawyers and industry experts
• Deliver independent, fair and balanced decisions
• Contribute to outcomes affecting consumers, small businesses and the financial services sector
• Apply sound judgement while maintaining independence, integrity and impartiality

• Legal qualifications
• Substantial senior-level experience within banking and finance, a tribunal, regulator, external dispute resolution scheme or a related environment
• Deep industry expertise in banking and finance
• Sound judgement and a strong track record of achievement
• Experience with banking regulation, Banking Codes of Practice, contract law, insolvency, securities, lending and dispute resolution
• Ability to navigate complex legal and commercial issues
• 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
• Suitable background as a senior lawyer, former Partner, barrister, executive legal leader or banking and finance professional
• Board-appointed three-year term role

• Flexible work options
• Thoughtful benefits
• Opportunities to deepen expertise
• Fully remote work option
• Flexible arrangements with 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
• Gold AWEI Accreditation 2025 workplace inclusion
• Accredited Family Friendly Workplace
• Inclusive workplace supporting people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities