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.
As a Senior Investigator, you will play a critical role in markets law enforcement by managing complex investigations, gathering evidence, and leading matters to achieve key milestones and successful outcomes.
Position Details
* Sydney or Melbourne
* $147,074 - $162,634
* Permanent
* Applications close at 11:59pm ADST/AEST, Wednesday, 14 May 2025
The Team
The Markets Group manages the end-to-end process for regulating markets including supervision, triage, investigation and enforcement.
Markets Enforcement is part of the Markets Group and is responsible for taking enforcement action (including disruptive action) on matters such as continuous disclosure, insider trading, market manipulation, licensing obligations and misconduct by retail OTC issuers.
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.
The Role
As a Senior Investigator, you will make a critical contribution to Markets Enforcement by managing complex cases and leading investigations to reach defined milestones and outcomes. You will be responsible for driving investigations across a diverse range of matters, and working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, to identify key evidence to actively progress cases. Your work will involve conducting intelligence searches, interviewing witnesses and persons of interest, leading search warrant operations, and preparing briefs for civil and criminal proceedings. As a senior member of the team, you will play a vital role in shaping investigation strategies, presenting findings to Senior Executives and Commissioners, and representing ASIC in engagements with external stakeholders.
About You
You will have strong investigative and analytical skills, backed by a relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience. You have a proven ability to plan, lead and conclude complex investigations, ideally within financial services, law enforcement, regulatory or corporate environments. You are experienced in a range of evidence gathering techniques, including executing search warrants and using statutory powers, and have prepared briefs for civil or criminal proceedings. Skilled at analysing complex data and using digital tools, you also excel at presenting complex information clearly to a range of audiences. Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience applying relevant legislation, such as the Corporations Act, will be highly regarded.
Additional Information
View the position description for more information or click 'apply' to start your application.
Applications close at 11:59pm ADST/AEST, Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
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 committed to 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.
Employee Benefits
* Attractive superannuation
* Additional leave entitlements
* 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
* Flexible work arrangements
* Assistance for study and professional development
Click here to view ASIC's salary and benefits guide.
To read more about ASIC, you can visit our website or review our Corporate Plan.
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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