Job Type: Permanent Category: Finance Location: Multiple locations Date Advertised: 24-APR-25 Job Reference: ASIC/1856224 Job Title: Market Analyst - Derivatives Surveillance Business Unit: Division: Summary: At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.   This is a unique opportunity to support ASIC's frontline surveillance of listed and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets and apply your technical expertise to protect investors and ensure Australia's markets remain fair, orderly, and transparent. $94,198 - $112,011 depending on experience (plus 15.4% superannuation) Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Thursday 8 May 2025   The team  ASIC's Markets Group is responsible for ensuring investors have the trust and confidence to invest in Australia's financial markets and ensuring all Market participants, infrastructure providers and gatekeepers operate with integrity, resilience, and transparency. This is done by managing the end-to-end process for regulating markets including supervision, triage, investigation, and enforcement. The Markets Group also provides regulatory advice, considers applications and engages with stakeholders pertaining to the regulation of markets. The Market Integrity team is responsible for the oversight of: trading on Australian financial markets, including equities, bonds and derivatives; and corporate finance transactions (Mergers & Acquisitions and Fundraising) including assessment of related applications for relief, legislative instruments and policy reform.   As a Markets Analyst in the Market Integrity team, you will: Conduct surveillance and technical analysis to detect insider trading, market manipulation, and other misconduct. Analyse data using surveillance tools and databases, prepare detailed reports, and draft referrals to ASIC's enforcement teams. Provide strategic and technical advice on regulatory compliance and market conduct issues. Engage with market intermediaries to ensure compliance with market integrity rules, AFS licence conditions, and the law. Identify and assess systemic risks and emerging trends in markets, contributing to strategic responses. Support ASIC's priorities in areas such as sustainable finance, digital technology, and data-driven regulation.   You hold relevant tertiary qualifications and bring a sound understanding of the Australian financial system, ASIC's regulatory remit, and the role of surveillance in maintaining market integrity. You have well-developed analytical and investigative skills, with demonstrated experience in data analysis and reporting. Knowledge of fixed income, currency, or commodity markets, particularly from a front-office or risk management background, will be highly regarded. Curious and analytical by nature, you communicate clearly and turn complex information into insightful advice and well-structured reports. You thrive in a fast-paced regulatory environment, collaborate effectively across teams, and proactively identify issues and opportunities.   View the position description for more information or click ‘apply' to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Thursday 8 May 2025.   ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.  ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We offer a range of employee benefits including: Attractive superannuation Additional leave entitlements 50/50 hybrid work-from home model Flexible work arrangements Assistance for study and professional development Click here to view ASIC's salary and benefits guide. To read more about ASIC, you can visit our website or review our Corporate Plan. To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.