Regulatory & Compliance Advisor

Job Description

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.

About the role

The Customer Markets Retail Regulation team are currently seeking 2 Regulatory & Compliance Advisors to join their team.

The Customer Markets Retail Regulation team executes a best practice regulatory compliance framework to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality outcomes for AGL and its customers.

As a Regulatory and Compliance Advisor, you will work closely with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders across the Customer Markets business unit. Providing timely, sound, and strategic advice on all relevant initiatives, ensuring that AGL meets its regulatory compliance requirements, and play a key part in supporting the delivery of a range of initiatives by providing regulatory advice and compliance expertise on all facets of the retail energy market.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivery of AGL’s external regulatory compliance reporting obligations, as well as associated internal management reporting.
• Co-ordinate and assist with investigations and requests for information by regulatory bodies.
• Investigate potential compliance incidents, driving appropriate actions to remediate and prevent reoccurrences. Report incidents and near misses as required.
• Proactively manage compliance risks and issues, including working with stakeholders to identify and implement appropriate mitigation strategies and sustainable controls.
• Providing high quality and solutions orientated regulatory advice on initiatives and processes such as external communications, product development, campaign delivery, marketing collateral and sales processes.

What you’ll bring

• Experience and/or an interest in a legal, regulatory advisory, compliance, assurance and/or audit role, preferably in the retail energy sector (or other regulated industry).
• Strong literacy skills and experience in the preparation of written reports for senior management and/or external regulatory bodies.
• High attention to detail and driven to present information with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
• Proven ability to work in a high-pressure environment and respond and deliver to very short deadlines when required.
• Proven ability to drive collaborative outcomes across cross-functional departments with competing priorities.
• This role would suit an early career legal professional looking for a change or a recent Law graduate looking for a pathway other than legal practice.

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including

• Flexible working options including hybrid work.
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
• Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.

Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.