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:

Are you seeking a foundational role in the heart of financial markets? This front-line position serves as your entry point to Market Operations, where you will be the initial point of contact for all derivative clearing & settlement activities within the ASX. Your responsibilities will encompass the processing of exchange-traded futures & options as well as OTC products throughout their lifecycles, as well as the processing of margin settlements of all cleared products and deal settlements for the ASX treasury portfolio.

In the role, you will support ASX customers, monitor clearing & settlement activity, and process key market activities. The role works closely with internal (application support, technology, business development, treasury) and external stakeholders (clearing participants) providing opportunities for growth and career development.

To succeed in this role requires strong attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders and be thorough in completing assigned tasks and processes.

What you will be doing:

• Understand and operate the ASX’s clearing and settlement systems including Calypso, Genium, DCS/MCM, Austraclear and internal ASX clearing & settlement applications.
• Process the full product cycle of exchange traded and over the counter contracts – listing, expiries and settlements etc.
• Complete all clearing operational tasks following all procedures and checklists
• Support ASX treasury team in settling deals and being proactive with investment counterparties
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce operational risk, enhance the customer experience and develop technical change
• Review and implement corporate actions on ETO products
• Engage and service a diverse range of stakeholders inclusive of clearing participants, investment counterparties, and ASX regulators
• Manage stakeholder queries ensuring alignment with the ASX Customer Communication Principles

What you will bring:

Must have

• Previous experience in a back office related role in a fast paced deadline driven operational environment
• Streamlined processes and tasks to reduce operational risk and increase efficiency
• Analytical experience involving the investigation of issues and problems, identifying and documenting their solutions
• Understanding of financial markets and traded products
• Experience in a customer facing role offering exceptional service
• Customer Driven & Delivery Focused – be an advocate for our customers
• Drive for improvement – continually aims to streamline and automate processes
• Attention to detail – errors are minimised to deliver accurate outcomes.
• Calm under pressure – can remain focused in times of stress
• Naturally inquisitive – asks questions to ensure understanding
• Confident decision maker – make straightforward decisions and know when to seek backup
• Great communicator – able to get the message across in the best way
• Analytical thinker – can evaluate information and seek a solution
• Team player – support each other to achieve
• Collaboration – can work with multiple stakeholders to deliver a common goal

Nice to have:

• Experience in the OTC market and its related processes and systems
• Understanding of futures and options markets.
• Exposure to back office or funds settlements
• Awareness of ASX clearing business

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.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorised to work in Australia on a permanent basis without any restrictions.