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You will act as a primary strategic advisor to product teams and senior leaders, shaping the regulatory roadmap and guiding how legislative shifts influence our long-term vision.\nWorking closely with large engineering teams, you will act as a trusted technical peer to sign off on overall compliance architecture. Your work will balance nuanced compliance questions with strategic trade offs, directly enabling Xero to deliver seamless, regulation-ready products that empower small businesses globally.\nThe team & how they connect\nYou will join a collaborative network of compliance experts who sit at the intersection of product, engineering, and product risk. The team regularly connects with both internal technology leaders and external regulatory or trade bodies to align on industry standards. Together, we focus on proactive risk mitigation, sharing craft knowledge, and mentoring one another to deliver exceptional outcomes.\nInitially, the role will focus on\nTranslating complex regulatory changes into clear, high-level insights and product requirements.\n\nPartnering with engineering teams to review and sign off on compliance architecture for upcoming launches.\n\nManaging multiple regulatory projects across various time horizons while navigating scope trade-offs.\n\nEngaging directly with key external regulatory and trade bodies to represent product compliance interests.\n\nWhere and how you can work\nWe offer flexible options for remote and hybrid working, providing the space and tools you need to balance your work and home life. 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