Risk and Compliance Manager – Group Support Divisions at ASX

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Compliance, Control Testing, Incident Management, Issue Management, Risk Profiling, Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement, Advisory, Framework Implementation, Data Analysis, Communication, Prioritization, Change Leadership, Governance

Industry

Financial Services

Description

ASX: Powering Australia's financial markets 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. Want to know why we are a great place to work, click on the link to learn more. www.asx.com.au/about/careers/a-great-place-to-work 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 and role: The Risk and Compliance team supports the Group Support Divisions—including Finance and Corporate Affairs, People and Culture, and Group General Counsel and Company Secretary—in the day‑to‑day management of risk and compliance. The team plays a key role in embedding ASX’s operational risk and compliance strategy and uplifting risk maturity across multiple divisions. Reporting to the Risk and Compliance Partner, the Risk and Compliance Manager will act as the central point of coordination for all risk management and compliance activities across the supported divisions. The role is responsible for the effective operation and continued embedding of risk and compliance practices, including the provision of advice, risk and compliance self‑assessments, incident and issue management, control testing, and risk and compliance reporting. As a change leader and influencer, the role supports the embedding of a strong risk and compliance culture, ensures risk considerations are integrated into key operational and process design decisions, and contributes to the delivery of key initiatives as part of ASX’s enterprise‑wide transformation program. What you will be doing: Support the Risk and Compliance Partner in maturing Line 1 Risk and Compliance capability and practices across ASX’s Group Support Divisions. Lead and coordinate risk and compliance assessment activities, including risk profiling, control testing, and issue and incident management, driving action plans to strengthen the control environment. Develop an in‑depth understanding of supported divisions and act as a trusted advisor on risk, compliance, control initiatives, and process improvements. Work with key stakeholders to implement and embed ASX’s Operational Risk Management and Compliance Frameworks into business‑as‑usual processes through strong engagement across the organisation. Deliver clear, timely, and high‑quality risk and compliance reporting, including inputs to Board and regulatory reporting and preparation of risk forum and governance packs. What you will bring: Experience working within a Line 1, Line 2, or Line 3 risk function, preferably within the financial services industry. Experience supporting risk transformation activities, including risk and compliance assessments, control testing and uplift, and incident and issue management. Demonstrated experience providing risk and compliance advice on large, complex projects or initiatives. Strong ability to quickly understand complex concepts, apply sound judgement, and constructively challenge existing approaches. Experience planning, collating, analysing, and aggregating risk and control information to support effective reporting and decision‑making. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Proven ability to build strong internal relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders. Well‑developed planning and prioritisation skills, with a demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes to agreed deadlines. Nice to have: Strong knowledge and practical experience applying best‑practice risk and compliance frameworks. Demonstrated understanding of both financial and non‑financial risk types and their application in an operational context. Sound understanding of key market obligations, including Market Integrity requirements and ASX Participant Compliance. Strong operational process knowledge and experience within an exchange and/or trading environment. Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery frameworks, including practical application and testing. Experience designing, building, or contributing to risk and compliance 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. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process to help you present your best self, please let us know at careers@asx.com.au. 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. ASX is an integrated exchange offering listings, trading, clearing, settlement, technical and information services, technology, data and other post-trade services. It acts as a market operator, clearing house and payments system facilitator. It oversees compliance with its operating rules, promotes standards of corporate governance among Australia’s listed companies and helps to educate retail investors. ASX operates markets for a wide range of asset classes including equities, fixed income, commodities and energy. As an integrated exchange, ASX’s activities span primary and secondary market services, including the raising, allocation and hedging of capital flows; trading and price discovery; central counterparty risk transfer; and securities settlement for both the equities and fixed income markets. When you join ASX, you’ll be joining a dynamic global leader with a record of innovation and a reputation for integrity, transparency and professionalism. You’ll also enjoy an impressive range of employee benefits and a flexible working environment underpinned by a friendly and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

The Risk and Compliance Manager will coordinate all risk management and compliance activities across supported divisions, ensuring the effective operation and embedding of risk and compliance practices, including advice, self-assessments, and reporting. This role also involves supporting the maturation of Line 1 Risk and Compliance capability and embedding risk considerations into key operational decisions.