Senior Specialist (Investigations)
Markets Enforcement
With ASIC you are choosing to be a part of a collegiate and stimulating organisation that's transforming Australia's financial system.
Be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians.
- Drive impactful investigations on a variety of high-profile market enforcement matters, including continuous disclosure, insider trading, market manipulation, licensing obligations and misconduct by retail OTC derivatives issuers
- Permanent position, Sydney or Melbourne, flexible work arrangement and hybrid working (50:50)
- Salary from $165,011 (depending on experience) + 15.4 % superannuation
A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to ASIC's vision for a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians. We value what you will bring. We value those with sharp, analytical minds and are open to challenging the way things are done.
The team
Markets Enforcement is part of the Markets Group, responsible for taking enforcement action on matters such as continuous disclosure, insider trading, market manipulation, and misconduct by retail OTC.
Markets Enforcement investigates suspected market misconduct and takes formal enforcement action in response to suspected breaches of the Corporations Act and Market Integrity Rules. This includes commencing civil proceedings, working with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) to secure criminal convictions and taking administrative action through the Market Disciplinary Panel. Working at the forefront of regulatory enforcement, you will report to the Senior Executive Leader.
The role
As a Senior Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving high-priority investigations and delivering critical enforcement outcomes. If you are a leader with a passion for tackling complex challenges and shaping the future of market enforcement, this role is for you.
Your key accountabilities include:
- Leading and sponsoring complex investigations to achieve criminal and civil litigation outcomes.
- Providing strategic and technical guidance to investigative teams.
- Challenging case theories to strengthen evidence and outcomes.
- Fostering innovation by embedding cutting-edge investigative techniques and technology.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, police, and legal experts.
- Mentoring and coaching teams to build capability and deliver impactful results.
About you
- Proven expertise in leading large, complex, and high-profile investigations.
- Strong knowledge of markets investigations and regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills to inspire and develop teams.
- A track record of driving innovation and improving investigative processes.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive experience in crime or markets investigations.
About ASIC
ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world.
ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit, and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system.
Through our enforcement and regulatory work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.
Through Moneysmart, we aim to improve the skills and knowledge of Australians and provide information and tools to help them in their financial decision making.
A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to achieving ASIC's vision for a fair, strong, and efficient financial system for all Australians.
ASIC is committed to a providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities.
To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen, and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment, which is issued by ASIC's Security team.
Applications for this role will close at 11:59pm on 4 December 2024.
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