ASX: Powering Australias financial markets

Why join the ASX

When you join ASX youre joining a company with a strong purpose to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all.

In your new role youll 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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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.

Were 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 were committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

About the team:

Join a fast-paced customer-focused operations team supporting the ASXs settlement system for fixed income products - Austracear and ASX collateral. This is a senior role that offers the opportunity to work closely with the Manager where required to drive innovation operational resilience and continuous improvement across the Fixed Income Operations business.

What you will be doing:

How we do things at ASX is just as important as what we do. This means if youre a people leader you will be responsible for both the core duties outlined below and providing leadership to your team to ensure we foster a collaborative inclusive team environment where people feel empowered accountable and deeply connected (as outlined in our Leadership Principles).

• Understand and operate the ASXs settlement system for Fixed Income products Austraclear and ASX Collateral

• Engage and deliver services to a diverse range of stakeholders inclusive of banks major corporations custodians fund managers local governments system vendors compliance officers and regulators.

• Be the contact point to resolve and respond to issues and queries raised by internal and external customers

• Support customer readiness of new products and client on-boarding

• Identify and implement process improvement to reduce operational risk and meet internal and external audit requirements

• Assist in the operationalisation of new products and services or technology upgrades

• Deliver prompt and efficient notifications regarding changes and outages affecting critical operating systems.

• Contribute to monthly quarterly and annual reporting for Fixed Income operations

• Act as a senior leader supporting the Manager Fixed Income Operations and acting as their primary delegate where required.

What you will bring:

Must have

• At least 5 years previous experience in a Fixed Income operations and/or settlement related role in a fast-paced operational environment

• Strong analytical experience involving the investigation of issues and problems identifying and documenting their solutions

• Experience in a customer facing role offering exceptional service

• Extensive knowledge of the Australian Financial Markets and related products

• Demonstrated ability to work independently show initiative and take ownership of outcomes

• Exposure to back-office operations in Capital Markets Bank Treasury a Custodian or a Broking firm

• Strong attention to detail

• A go-getter mindset curious proactive and resourceful in solving problems.

• Inquisitive mindset to ensure full understanding

• Excellent customer service skills

• Confident in making decisions and knowing when to seek guidance

• Effective oral written and presentation communication

• Collaborative approach with colleagues and external partners

Nice to have:

• Awareness of ASX clearing and settlement frameworks including associated risk control and compliance processes.

• Demonstrated ability with Excel VBA or similar tools to support analysis process improvement as well as wider automation of operational processes.

• A naturally analytical curious and proactive mindset with a track record of identifying improvements and driving change.

• Career ambition we are looking for leaders of the future; someone who is looking to build their product process and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

We make hiring decisions based on your skills capabilities and experience and how youll help us to live our values. We encourage you to apply even if you dont 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.