Risk and Compliance Change Manager - 12 Month Max Term Contract

ASX: Powering Australia's financial markets

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In your new role, you’ll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub.

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We are more than a securities exchange!

The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines.

We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology. Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance.

We’re proud to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is part of our everyday culture. Our employee-led networks champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion, promote gender equality, accessibility and wellbeing, inspire giving and volunteering, and celebrate cultural and religious events, creating a sense of belonging for all. As an AWEI Bronze employer and member of the Champions of Change Coalition for gender equality, we’re committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

The Line 1 Risk and Compliance team within the Risk division supports the Risk Division in the day-to-day management of risk and compliance activities and assists in the embedment of ASX’s operational risk and compliance strategy and the uplift of risk maturity within the Risk division.

Reporting into the Senior Line 1 Risk and Compliance Partner, the Line 1 Risk and Compliance Manager will be the central point of coordination for all risk management and compliance activities, and will be responsible for ensuring the effective operation and further embedding of risk and compliance practices including the provision of risk and compliance advice, risk and compliance self-assessments, incident and issue management, control testing, and risk and compliance reporting. As a change leader and influencer, you will assist in embedding a robust risk and compliance culture and ensure that risk is considered in key operational and process design decisions

• Primary support for the Senior Line 1 Risk and Compliance Partner in maturing Line 1 Risk and Compliance capability and practices within ASX’s Risk Division;
• Gain an in depth understanding of the Risk Division and become a trusted advisor to the Risk business units on risk, compliance and control related initiatives and improvements
• Lead and co-ordinate risk and compliance assessment activities (including control testing and reasonable steps assessments) and work with management in developing action plans to improve the control environment
• Provide input to Board reporting, regulatory reporting, and prepare information packs for risk working groups and meetings
• Work with key stakeholders within Risk and across the ASX to further embed the Operational Risk Management and Compliance Frameworks
• Coordinate and prepare the monthly risk forum packs

• Gained experience in working in a Line 1 or Line 2 risk team preferably within the Financial Services Industry.
• Gained experience in risk and compliance assessments, control testing and issue and incident management
• Gained experience in providing risk advice on large, complex projects
• Demonstrated ability to grasps key concepts quickly and challenge the status quo
• Demonstrated ability to build strong internal relationships and collaborate and work effectively across teams
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritise work, a demonstrated ability to deliver to deadlines
• Communication skills – excellent oral, written and presentation

• Strong operational process knowledge and experience within an exchange and / or trading environment
• An understanding of key markets obligations e.g. Market Integrity, ASX Participant Compliance
• An understanding of financial risk and/or model risk
• Knowledge of BCP/disaster recovery frameworks
• Experience with designing and building risk reporting dashboards.

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities and experience, and how you’ll help us to live our values. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria of this role.

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At ASX Group, our diverse workforce is essential to build and maintain a fair and dynamic marketplace. We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options. Even if our roles are advertised as full-time, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in part-time or other flexible working arrangements.

We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks, completed as part of the on-boarding process.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorised to work in Australia on a permanent basis without any restrictions.