Risk and Compliance Change Manager - 12 Month Max Term Contract

ASX Limited; Australia Landing (MS); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working options

Job summary

ASX is powering Australia's financial markets and operates as a trusted market operator with a strong brand. The Line 1 Risk and Compliance Manager role sits in the Risk division, coordinating risk and compliance activities and embedding risk practices across the business.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, lead assessments, advise on control improvements, and contribute to regulatory reporting. The role offers hybrid working and eligibility for background checks as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in Line 1 or Line 2 risk within financial services.
• Experience with risk and compliance assessments, control testing, incident management.
• Ability to provide risk advice on large, complex projects.
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly and challenge the status quo.
• Strong relationships and collaboration across teams.
• Effective planning, prioritisation and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mature Line 1 Risk and Compliance capability within ASX's Risk Division.
• Advise Risk business units on risk, compliance and control initiatives.
• Lead risk and compliance assessment activities and develop action plans.
• Contribute to Board reporting and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate to embed the Operational Risk Management Frameworks across Risk and ASX.
• Prepare the monthly risk forum packs.

Skills

Line 1/2 risk experience

Risk assessments

Compliance expertise

Stakeholder collaboration

Project risk advisory

Strong communication

Job description

ASX: Powering Australia's financial markets

Why join the ASX?When you join ASX, you are 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 are 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 are 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-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

What you will bring:

Must have:

• 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

Nice to have:

• 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.

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.

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.