Risk and Compliance Change Manager - 12 Month Max Term Contract

asx; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

ASX is seeking a Line 1 Risk and Compliance Manager to lead risk and compliance activities within the Risk Division. You will collaborate with business units, coordinate assessments, control testing, and incident management, while preparing risk insights for board and regulators.

This role requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to embed risk culture across operations. Hybrid working with flexible arrangements and a supportive team environment to advance ASX's risk

Qualifications

• Experience in a Line1 or Line2 risk team within Financial Services is preferred.
• Experience in risk and compliance assessments, control testing and incident management.
• Ability to provide risk advice on large, complex projects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for maturing Line 1 Risk and Compliance capability within ASX's Risk Division.
• Advise Risk business units on risk, compliance and control initiatives.
• Lead and co-ordinate risk and compliance assessments and develop action plans to improve control
• Contribute to Board reporting, regulatory reporting and risk working group packs.
• Embed Operational Risk Management and Compliance Frameworks across Risk and ASX.
• Prepare monthly risk forum packs.

Skills

Line1/Line2 risk experience

Risk & compliance assessments

Control testing

Incident management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Board/regulatory reporting

Job description

Why join the ASX?

When you join ASX, you're 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, 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.

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.

About the team:

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.

What you will be doing:

• 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‑coordinate 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.

What you will bring:

Must have:

• Gained experience in working in a Line1 or Line2 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 grasp 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.

Nice to have:

• Strong operational process knowledge and experience within an exchange and / or trading environment.
• An understanding of key market 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.

If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process to help you present your best self, please let us know at [e-mail].

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, if you are interested in part-time or other flexible working arrangements.

• We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options.