Governance and Oversight Associate – Perpetual Corporate Trust

• Build experience across advertising & marketing compliance, distribution oversight and DDO reporting
• Work closely with investment managers, distributors and risk and compliance specialists
• Bring your attention to detail to managed funds governance and regulatory oversight

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.  

Perpetual Corporate Trust (PCT), a specialist business within the Perpetual Group, is a leading fiduciary, custody and digital business in Australia, with operations in Singapore. We provide a unique range of products to help clients, and the industry, be more effective, efficient and economical while managing ever-increasing cyber security risks and maintaining compliance. Domestic and global financial institutions leverage our corporate strength, commercial approach, risk and compliance practices, expertise and service excellence in debt markets, managed funds and digital solutions to enable our clients success.

About the Role

Join Perpetual Corporate Trust in a governance role supporting the consistent delivery of advertising, marketing and distribution oversight activities.

As Governance and Oversight Associate, you will provide accurate and efficient operational support across governance activities. Your work will focus on advertising and marketing reviews, material distributor oversight and Design and Distribution Obligations reporting.

Working with colleagues across Governance and Oversight, Transaction Management, Client Management, Legal, Risk and Compliance, you will also engage with investment managers, distributors and platform providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Review advertising and marketing materials against relevant regulatory requirements
• Check that marketing content aligns with investment managers’ strategies and the Target Market Determination
• Undertake surveillance activity on advertising and marketing campaigns in the public forum
• Support the delivery of the Distributor Management and Oversight Framework within required policy timeframes
• Issue and track material distributor questionnaires and follow up outstanding responses
• Conduct detailed reviews as part of the material distributor oversight process
• Assist in educating our distributors on our expectations to ensure compliance with DDO
• Prepare DDO analysis and reporting for management and the Board, including complaints data, dealing reports and significant dealing assessments
• Maintain accurate records, trackers and supporting documentation.

About you

We’re interested in hearing from people who have:

• A degree in law, business, commerce or economics
• 1+ years experience in funds management, financial services, governance, compliance, risk, legal or a related environment.
• Knowledge of registered managed funds, distribution or compliance
• Exposure to managed investment schemes and their legal, regulatory, compliance and risk frameworks would be well regarded
• An understanding of financial services regulatory requirements, including DDO or similar governance frameworks, will be viewed favourably.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to critically review information, identify issues and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

We love hearing from people who are inspired to shape the future with us. If you're excited about this opportunity or about joining Perpetual Corporate Trust, we encourage you to apply.

How we work  

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.  We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.

Employee benefits

• We’re committed to supporting hybrid working with our philosophy balancing business client and individual needs​ with 2 – 3 + days in modern recently renovated office​
• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year
• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing
• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development.