Overview
At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm. Join ASIC's Markets Group and play a critical leadership role in supervising Australia's financial markets and addressing emerging and systemic risks.
Location and terms
* Location – Melbourne, Sydney
* Salary between $170,621 - $202,614 + 15.4% superannuation
* Permanent
* Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, 13th May, 2026
The team
ASIC's Markets Group safeguards trust and confidence in Australia's financial markets. The Group oversees the full regulatory lifecycle, licensing, supervision, investigation and enforcement - working to detect, prevent and deter market misconduct and promote market integrity and resilience.
The Markets Supervision teams are ASIC's front‐line supervisors of market infrastructure and intermediaries, including participants, securities dealers, corporate advisers and over the counter (OTC) market participants. The teams take a proactive, risk‐based approach to supervision, identifying emerging risks and driving regulatory responses that protect investors and markets.
The role
As a Senior Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary supervision team and be accountable for developing and delivering a forward‐looking, risk‐based supervision strategy across regulated entities. You will exercise strong regulatory judgement, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive timely identification and escalation of risks to prevent harm and improve compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading a proactive, judgement‐led supervision program focused on outcomes and market integrity
* Setting priorities and ensuring high‐quality supervisory analysis and data‐driven regulatory decision‐making
* Assess compliance with statutory and licence obligations, governance and risk management frameworks
* Identifying and escalating indicators of potential market misconduct and driving effective supervisory interventions
* Act as a senior point of engagement with executives, boards and key domestic and international stakeholders
* Building team capability through coaching, performance management and a strong safety and wellbeing focus
About You
You are a confident and experienced leader with strong regulatory judgement and the ability to operate effectively in complex, high‐pressure environments. You bring a strategic, risk‐focused mindset and can translate analysis into clear expectations and outcomes.
You Will Also Demonstrate
* Senior leadership experience in a regulatory, financial services, markets or related environment
* Strong analytical, problem‐solving and capability and ability to draw on data to make evidence-based decisions
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
* Experience leading teams, setting direction and building capability in high‐volume or complex settings
* Sound understanding of risk management, governance and operational or financial resilience
* Experience supervising or working within financial markets or market regulation
View the position description for more information or click 'apply' to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, 13th May, 2026.
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 work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.
ASIC is an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
We Offer a Range Of Employee Benefits Including
* Attractive superannuation
* Additional leave entitlements
* 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
* Flexible work arrangements
* Assistance for study and professional development
To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.
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