Strategic Insights Manager

Strategic Insights Manager – Financial Services Policy & Compliance Melbourne - Hybrid (2 days onsite) $140K-$150K + Super + Salary Packaging (up to 20% benefit) NFP - Purpose-driven organisation Small team, big impact Opportunity We're partnering with a national NFP organisation that plays a critical role in maintaining fairness, transparency, and accountability within Australia's financial services sector. They’re looking for a Strategic Insights Manager – a key role blending policy insight, data analysis, and compliance strategy across financial services. You’ll be responsible for shaping insights and reporting capability – managing one direct report while remaining hands‑on in producing data‑led insights, driving governance reporting, and responding to regulatory and policy requirements across APRA, ASIC, and other external bodies. This is a broad, high‑impact role for someone who enjoys working close to the detail but can also step up to engage with senior leadership, translate insights into strategy, and influence decision‑making at the executive level. Why This Role Exists They sit at the intersection of consumers, financial institutions, and regulators. As the financial landscape continues to evolve, this role ensures that their strategy, data‑driven insights, and policy responses stay aligned with the expectations of APRA, ASIC, and Treasury – and continue to drive integrity across the system. The Strategic Insights Manager plays a pivotal role in translating data into meaningful regulatory insight, managing their external responses, and ensuring the organisation is well‑positioned for industry change. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the development of strategic insights, data‑driven analysis, and policy responses to regulatory change Manage and mentor one direct report while remaining hands‑on in delivery Work across teams to gather and interpret data trends impacting members and consumers Respond to policy consultations and regulatory inquiries from APRA, ASIC, and Treasury Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and strategic alignment across initiatives Present insights and recommendations to the executive leadership team Build strong relationships across industry bodies, financial firms, and government Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting and insights frameworks About You You’re equally comfortable in Excel and the boardroom – hands‑on, collaborative, and commercially astute. You bring a strong understanding of financial services regulation, governance, and policy, and you’re a pragmatic operator who enjoys translating complex data and regulation into clear, actionable insights. You know how to navigate financial services environments and understand where to source the right information to tell the story behind the numbers. You’ll Bring Experience in financial services, ideally with exposure to APRA, ASIC, or Treasury policy environments Strong knowledge of compliance, regulatory reporting, or policy development Ability to interpret and respond to regulatory changes in a structured, strategic manner Analytical mindset with demonstrated experience sourcing and interpreting financial or operational data Excellent written communication skills – confident drafting responses, submissions, and reports Hands‑on leadership style; able to manage and deliver simultaneously in a small team Previous experience as a Manager or Senior Advisor in insights, risk, or policy teams A tertiary qualification in Law, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline Why Join? Work for a respected, not-for‑profit organisation with a genuine purpose Salary packaging benefits available (up to 20% tax‑effective savings) True work‑life balance with 2 days onsite and flexible working hours Small, collaborative team where your voice and contribution make an impact #J-18808-Ljbffr