Renee McArdle

Renee McArdle has a diverse work experience in regulatory compliance and legal roles. Renee started their career in 2015 as a Credit Analyst at UCFS Australia, where they were responsible for evaluating responsible lending and ensuring loan contracts met regulatory requirements. Renee then joined RateSetter as an Underwriter, where they worked from September 2016 to July 2017.

In 2016, they also started working at RateSetter Australia as a Senior Collections Specialist. In this role, they monitored and assisted with up to 800 accounts per month, handled customer communications, and served as an escalation point for complaints and difficult conversations with customers. Renee left this role in March 2019.

From April 2019 to July 2021, Renee worked at Brighte as a Compliance Manager. Renee reviewed and approved marketing materials, facilitated monitoring and assurance programs, provided advice on regulatory obligations, and tracked external regulatory developments. Renee also engaged with regulators and industry working groups to develop policies and regulations. During their time at Brighte, they developed in-depth knowledge of Australian Consumer Law and National Consumer Credit Protection Act obligations.

After that, Renee took on the role of Regulatory Compliance Manager at Brighte from July 2021 to December 2021. In this position, they provided advice and guidance on regulatory obligations and legal requirements related to Brighte's financial products and services.

Most recently, Renee McArdle has been working at Brighte as a Legal Counsel (Regulatory) since December 2021. Their responsibilities include providing legal advice on commercial issues, managing contracts and changes to contracts, supporting contract negotiations and drafting, resolving disputes, and identifying and managing legal risks associated with different products and operations.

Overall, Renee has developed a strong background in regulatory compliance, legal advisory, and contract management through their work experience at various companies, including Brighte, RateSetter Australia, and UCFS Australia.

Renee McArdle completed their education history with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of New England (AU), which they obtained from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2018, they pursued an Associate degree in Law (Paralegal studies) at Southern Cross University. In 2016, they completed a Certificate IV in Credit Management from Kaplan Professional, focusing on Credit Management.