• Great opportunity to influence how we manage compliance enterprise-wide
• Join a high-performing team delivering impactful work with strong visibility to senior stakeholders
• Offers direct connection to our broader customer protection strategy

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else.  Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand

As the Associate Director, you will join the Controls & Obligation Monitoring team that has the enterprise mandate to deliver on its annual integrated compliance obligations and controls testing plan. You’ll play a leadership role in shaping how NAB delivers independent assurance and insight across its regulatory obligations.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of customer protection, regulatory compliance and organisational influence.

Each day, you’ll go above and beyond to:

• Partner with the Senior Manager and Head Of to deliver high‑quality testing, applying strong knowledge of controls, risks and regulatory management.
• Deliver value-adding insights, recommendations and thematic observations, including clear reporting to stakeholders.
• Build and manage trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and demonstrate ability to influence outcomes with confidence and professionalism.
• Contribute towards continuously enhancing monitoring methodologies, productivity and ways of working.
• Provide effective and constructive challenge to stakeholders on identified gaps and weaknesses.
• Provide indirect people leadership to a team of controls testers to ensure outcomes are integrated to obligation tested.

We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, Law or a related discipline
• Proven experience in Audit, Assurance, Risk and Compliance ideally within financial institutions or professional service firms.
• Hands‑on experience executing assurance, monitoring processes and testing programs.
• Professional certifications such as CA / CPA / CIA / CISA or other relevant risk management accreditations are highly regarded
• The ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes at senior levels.
• Strong analytical capability, sound judgement and intellectual curiosity.

 A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone 

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated.  We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way. 

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job.  To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team, via nab.careers@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options.

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If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.