Analyst, Clearing Risk Policy

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.

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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:

To conduct and enhance the governance within Clearing Risk.

Clearing Risk Policy (CRP) is responsible for the following in respect of clearing and settlement risk management:
• Sets the clearing and settlement risk policy framework that governs the clearing and settlement risk practices of the CCPs.
• Develops risk policies, guided by ASX risk appetite, domestic and international FMI standards.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop and inform policy decisions.
• Assesses the appropriateness of new and existing traded products to maintain the integrity of products cleared by the CCPs.
• Ensures good risk governance best practice through comparison of approaches with international peers.

What you will be doing:

How we do things at ASX is just as important as what we do. This means, if you're a people leader, you will be responsible for both the core duties outlined below, and providing leadership to your team to ensure we foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment, where people feel empowered, accountable, and deeply connected (as outlined in our Leadership Principles).

• Apply analytics, coding and AI techniques to independently challenge Line 1 risk assessments, assumptions, controls and metrics
• Design and execute data-driven policy reviews to test validity of risk assumptions, policy compliance and control effectiveness
• Translate technical analysis into policy relevant insights by assessing alignment between internal risk frameworks and regulatory expectations.
• Engage with Line 1 teams to challenge assumptions, strengthen risk practices in line with policy, and drive uplift while maintaining appropriate 2 LOD independence.
• Develop and apply new analytical, automation and AI enabled tools to enhance effectiveness and forward-looking insight of the 2LOD risk team.
• Conducting various clearing risk reviews and annual/biennial reviews of clearing and settlement risk policies and standards.

What you will bring:

Must have

• Experience in financial risk management (market/credit/liquidity) or regulatory capital experience in a financial institution
• Strong analytical ability, good mathematical/statistical capabilities
• Strong coding and AI (generative, agentic etc) experience
• Knowledge of financial risk management concepts and techniques
• Understanding of OTC derivatives, equities and exchange traded derivative products and markets

Nice to have:

• Experience of overseas exchange/clearing house activities and/or familiarity with exchange/clearing house rulebooks
• Knowledge of the Australian financial markets regulatory environment
• Experience of presenting to senior management

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 [email protected].

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.