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• 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 of the diversity of our organisation and the culture of inclusion that all our people help to build every day. Our employee-led groups are known for celebrating cultural and religious events, championing LGBTIQ+ inclusion (recently achieving AWEI Bronze), inspiring giving and volunteering, promoting gender equality, and wellbeing. We are an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and a member of the Champions of Change Coalition for the advancement of gender equality in Australia. Your Team The Surveillance team plays a critical role in ensuring Australia’s equity markets remain fair, orderly and transparent. The team performs real-time analysis of market movements, swiftly responding to concerning conduct in close collaboration with ASX Listings Compliance, ASX Enforcement and ASIC. Your responsibilities Promptly identify, analyse and recommend action in response to market misconduct or uninformed markets Accurately analyse generated alerts accurately within set timeframes, maintaining a record of decisions ASX’s point of contact with the ASIC Market Surveillance team Ensure constant print and electronic media surveillance to detect potential leaks of information Engage in ad-hoc analysis to inform ASX Compliance’s decisions Preparation of a daily report for internal distribution Identify and refer possible cases of insider trading or market manipulation to ASIC Foster your own curiosity by undertaking self-directed further analysis Your experience and qualifications Must have Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance, Economics or Commerce. Previous experience in an analytical or surveillance role, preferably in a market-facing or equity research capacity. An understanding of the continuous disclosure obligations of listed entities A general understanding of the operations of Australia’s financial markets A general knowledge of the insider trading and market misconduct provisions of the Corporations Act An interest and passion for equity markets Nice to have Some prior exposure to equities or derivatives trading Detailed knowledge or interest in a particular sector or subset of Australian listed entities Practical knowledge of market surveillance methodologies for equities Previous exposure to ASX Listing Rules, ASX Operating Rules or ASIC/ASX Market Integrity Rules 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 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. 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.