Job Type: Permanent Category: Location: Sydney Date Advertised: 10-APR-25 Job Reference: ASIC/1852757 Job Title: Analysts (Market Infrastructure) 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.    ASIC's Market Infrastructure team is seeking analysts to join the Securities, Derivatives, or Clearing and Settlement teams. These roles offer the opportunity to contribute to the stability and integrity of Australia's financial markets by assessing market participants, conducting supervision activities, and delivering regulatory outcomes that promote compliance with the law. Opportunities are available at both ASIC 4 and EL1 levels, providing pathways for professionals looking to build their expertise in financial market infrastructure. This work is dynamic and evolving, offering exposure to emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and cross-jurisdictional market issues.   Salary - $94,198 to $144,386 (plus 15.4% superannuation) depending on experience Part-time and flexible work arrangements possible   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. Within the Markets Group, Market Infrastructure is responsible for authorising and supervising all financial market infrastructure operators in Australia. The Market Infrastructure team is looking for team members to join our Securities, Derivatives or Clearing and Settlement (CS) teams: The Securities team supervises and assesses the product listing and admission process, operational resilience and trading operations of licensed financial securities markets, including the oversight of new products and trading developments. We also supervise credit rating agencies. The Derivatives team deals with the licensing and supervision of derivatives market infrastructures operating in Australia, including exchanges, trading platforms, trade repositories and benchmark administrators. The CS facilities team oversees post-trade infrastructure for exchange traded and over-the-counter activities and products, working closely with the Reserve Bank of Australia. This includes ASIC's supervision of ASX's once in a generation replacement of its cash equities system (CHESS).   As an Analyst, you will: Identify, assess and implement regulatory strategies and interventions to support compliance and address misconduct or market integrity risks. Assess the suitability and ongoing appropriateness of financial products admitted to public markets and make evidence-based recommendations. Conduct research and analysis on market developments and emerging issues to inform regulatory priorities, law reform, and guidance. Draft clear, accurate and structured reports, submissions, presentations and internal advice on regulatory matters, including contributions to Commission papers. Analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to inform regulatory judgments and monitor sector trends. Coordinate and contribute to effective engagement with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulated entities and other regulators.   You will hold tertiary qualifications in commerce, finance, economics or law, and bring experience working as an analyst in a regulatory, corporate, consulting or academic setting. A foundational understanding of exchange-traded financial products—such as cash equities, futures and OTC derivatives—and financial market infrastructure is desirable, with more senior candidates demonstrating deep technical knowledge and experience applying risk or compliance frameworks to markets, products or participants. Familiarity with relevant legislation, including the Corporations Act and ASIC's Market Integrity Rules, is desirable for more senior candidates. You will have the ability to analyse and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data and use it to support sound regulatory decision-making. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and engage effectively with stakeholders. You will demonstrate sound judgement, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset. More senior candidates will bring a demonstrated ability to lead aspects of work and influence key decisions, while those earlier in their career will show a growth mindset, initiative, and a willingness to learn. Across all levels, you will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and contributing to a strong team culture.   View the position description for more information or click ‘apply' to start your application. In your application, please indicate the team you are interested in joining (you can choose one, two, or all three teams): Clearing and Settlement Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Thursday, 27 April 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.