Working closely with our Australian brokers and lenders, you’ll use our very own Client 1st platforms and other applications to ensure our high service standards are maintained throughout the loan cycle, from application to post-settlement. As the Risk and Compliance Officer, you will be reporting to the Head of Credit and will be assigned under the business unit of Compliance Monitoring Advice.
You will be responsible for the quality assurance over the Mortgage Broking activities ensuring compliance with key regulations including NCCP Act, Responsible Lending (RG 209), Best Interests Duty (RG 273), and Group policies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure outstanding (internal) customer satisfaction is achieved by becoming a strong advocate of the company's vision and values.Quality AssuranceEnsure the Compliance team co
nducts quality assurance reviews of loan application files, with a particular focus on compliance with key regulations including the NCCP Act, Respo
nsible Lending (RG 209), and Best Interests Duty (RG 273), while meeting volume/coverage objectives.Assist the Head of Credit and Compliance Quality Manager with targeted reviews and broker co
nduct investigations, as required.Perform “Review the Reviewer” checks of post-lodgement reviews with a view to maintaining co
nsistency of review activities and identifying opportunities for improvement.Identify and docu
ment significant incidents and breaches (including their causes) and escalate these to relevant stakeholders as appropriate.Review with Loan Processors and/or Data Entry when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training.Analyze application data per toolkits when reviewing a loan application file to identify potential areas of concern.Work closely with the Head of Credit and Compliance Quality Manager to effectively address broker challenges on the file review results. Wher
e required, ensure learnings are effectively communicated to team members and processes and procedures are updat
ed as appropriate.Assist with the provision and o
ngoing improvement of quality reporting to identify focus areas and broker training needs.Assist with the development and maintenance of all relevant policies and standard operating proceduresAssist the team with the implementation of new policies and practicesCo
ntinuously look for new technologies and best practicesReviews loan and mortgage docu
ments ba
sed on the checklist of requirements to be used in the e
valuation of loan applications for Compliance;Reviews docu
ments and identifies all relevant issues and co
ncerns ba
sed on the checklist of requirements co
nsistent with existing laws, program policies, and guidelines to qualify for loan e
valuation;Examines loan and mortgage docu
ments thoroughly, exercising due diligence to ensure the sufficiency, legality, and acceptability of said docu
ments;Persistently identifies possible alternative requirements as sufficient compliance to findings and endorses the same to the immediate supervisor for approval;Co
nducts perso
nal validation judiciously on the identity and signatures of stakeholders and in a careful manner to ensure the genuineness of docu
ments and signature/s of stakeholders;Carefully understands and analyzes the information gathered from the primary sources to determine the sufficiency of such relation to mortgage e
valuation problems.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL-SET & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Have at least 2-3 of experience with a similar role. Highly preferred within the Australian mortgage industry.Must have an understanding of key legislation, e.g. NCCP Act, Respo
nsible Lending, Privacy Act, Best Interest DutyMust have had experience working in Banking and Finance or Financial ServicesHas sound skills across Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointGreat attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skillsExperience in management reporting and co
nflict resolutio
nStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong people management, interperso
nal and influencing skillsExperience in delivering process improvement, including docu
menting processes and procedures.Has excellent planning and organizatio
nal skillsAdditio
nal Information
Career Level - 2-3 Years Experienced Employee
Qualification - Bachelor's/College Degree
Years of Experience - 2 years
Working from home benefits to be agreed
Company Website: https://client1st.ph/
Client1st originally came about as an internal support team of Loan Processing staff, to Australian broker group, finweb.finweb CEO and founder, James Angus, saw an ideal fit with the quality workforces of the Philippines, supporting Australian finance professionals.James says "With increasing compliance and regulatory demands on Australian finance professionals, it was more important than ever, that these professionals, are empowered with a scalable team, that deliver to the same standard, that the end-clients likewise should expect."