Assurance Associate

Qualitas is a leading ASX-listed Australian alternative real estate investment manager, specialising in real estate private credit and real estate private equity. For 16 years, we have been helping our partners realise their vision and delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns to our investors. About the position Assurance Associate will work with our Associate Director, Risk and Compliance, to strengthen our Compliance, Risk Management (CRM) and governance programs. In this role, you will conduct assurance and monitoring activities across a range of regulatory areas, including (but not limited to) the Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL), Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF), Privacy, and Trustee obligations. Enhance, monitor, and report on the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF), ensuring compliance with internal policies. Manage breaches, incidents, and operational risk activities such as risk profiling and control design. Monitor and assess regulatory change. Review business operations to identify compliance breaches and operational incidents, determine root causes, and recommend improvements. Location: Melbourne Employment Type: Permanent Full-time Key responsibilities In this role, you will: Research and communicate regulatory changes to ensure business stakeholders remain informed and compliant. Prepare reports for the Executive Team, ARCC, and Trustee Board by analysing and summarising Enterprise Risk measures. Maintain quality service by upholding organisational standards. Manage AFSL compliance monitoring and related registers (risk, training, conflicts, incidents, breaches). Conduct assurance programs by sample-testing processes for compliance with policies and control frameworks. Support and implement process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness. What you’ll bring to the role A tertiary qualification in law, finance, business, commerce, or a related discipline. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a financial market environment, preferably in funds management. Proven expertise in risk and compliance, developed through consulting, auditing, or in-house roles, with a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements for Funds Management enterprises. Proficiency in using and understanding risk management systems. Advanced skills in data analytics, with the ability to interpret and analyse complex datasets. Excellent report-writing and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams. We recognise that our people are our greatest strength and as an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are empowered to thrive. Apply Now If you’re eager to contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation, we’d love to hear from you Please submit your resume outlining your experience and suitability for the role. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role and do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, nationality, race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, family status, pregnancy, religion, beliefs, neurodiversity or disabilities. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing and Consulting Industries Banking and Financial Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Qualitas by 2x Get notified about new Assurance Associate jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . 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