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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:

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented policy governance or legal professional to lead the Secretariat of the Cash Equities Clearing and Settlement Advisory Group which has been tasked with providing input from industry into the ASX Clear and ASX Settlement boards on strategic clearing and settlement matters. This role will support the Independent Chair and the Advisory Group providing a unique opportunity to play a part in the future evolution of Australias financial market infrastructure.

What you will be doing:

Your role will primarily involve providing comprehensive support to ensure the effective functioning of the Advisory Group as it considers key strategic matters related to cash equities clearing and settlement. The position is a unique opportunity to be involved in the work of the Advisory Group which will be considering issues relating to the CHESS project.

As a member of the broader Office of the General Counsel opportunities will exist for you to leverage your regulatory policy legal or governance expertise to a range of other matters when time permits.

• Working closely with the Independent Chair to ensure success of the Advisory Group including:

  • Attending meetings of the Advisory Group and taking meeting minutes.

  • Provide or assist in obtaining expert advice and information to the Independent Chair on issues to support Advisory Group functions. This will involve being informed about relevant policies regulations stakeholder interests the clearing and settlement services and governance frameworks that affect the Advisory Groups work.

  • Ensuring appropriate governance arrangements for the Advisory Group are in place and observed and provide advice to the Independent Chair on governance arrangements.

  • Liaising with the Independent Chair in relation to setting meeting agendas and preparing meeting materials.

  • Assisting the Internal Chair to manage external communications on behalf of the Advisory Group.

• Responsibility for the preparation of materials relating to the work of the Advisory Group including:

  • Preparation of key documents to support the Advisory Group including meeting agendas and papers. This will include coordinating input from internal and external stakeholders as necessary.

  • Undertaking or obtaining research for the Advisory Group as necessary.

• Ensuring seamless execution of Advisory Group meetings by:

  • Providing oversight of the planning coordinating and managing all aspects of Advisory Group meetings including scheduling logistics and meeting preparation.

  • Distribution of meeting papers meeting outcomes and following-up on agreed action items.

  • Liaising with Advisory Group members ASX business units and other ASX governance bodies.

• Where capacity permits lead or contribute to ASX projects from a legal policy or governance

What you will bring:

Must have

• Substantial experience in a policy legal or governance role.

• Tertiary education in legal policy or governance discipline

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior executives from ASX and senior industry stakeholders

• Highly developed organisational and coordination skills.

• Strong attention to detail and time management

• Professionalism discretion and initiative

Nice to have:

• Experience in providing secretariat functions in a complex environment (corporate or public sector) i.e. supporting boards committees and/or sub-committees.

• Experience in regulatory and policy development (either from a regulator / public service or highly regulated entity); stakeholder engagement; and background in the financial services sectors

• Familiar with knowledge management process & practices including Diligent Board Paper application

• Dealing with regulators in Australia or overseas

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.