Senior Risk Governance Officer (2-year Max Term)

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 and role:

The Risk Governance and Strategy team, within the Risk division, supports the Risk Division in the day-to-day management of governance and assists in the formation, planning and reporting of ASX’s strategy as it relates to the Risk division.

Reporting into the Risk Governance Manager, the Senior Risk Governance Officer will support in in delivering and managing a robust governance process which will support the smooth and effective management of ASX’s Risk Management and other Committees/Forums, committees chaired by the ASX CRO and the Risk Leadership team and will support coordination for all management reporting submissions from the Risk Division. The Senior Risk Governance Officer will also support the execution of the risk governance streams as part of the risk transformation program. This is a contract role for a period of 24 months.

What you will be doing:

• Primary support for the Risk Governance Manager in maturing risk governance practices within ASX’s Risk Division and across the ASX.
• Set up and maintain the Forward Agendas for the relevant committees and Risk Division reporting requirements.
• Agenda and pack preparation, including the collation of clear, well written minutes for Executive, Board and Regulator audiences.
• Regular review and maintenance of relevant committee Terms of Reference.
• Manage and report on actions resulting from the relevant committees.
• Support the execution of risk governance streams as part of risk transformation program.

What you will bring:

• Gained experience in either a company secretariat, committee secretariat and/or risk governance role.
• Gained experience in working with Executive Leadership or Senior Leadership teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong internal relationships and collaborate and work effectively across teams.
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritise work, a demonstrated ability to deliver to deadlines and strong attention to detail.
• Communication skills – excellent oral, written and presentation.

Nice to have:

• Tertiary education or other relevant industry experience.
• Experience in management of Financial Accountability Regime/Executive Accountability and/or policy governance desirable.
• Gained experience in the design and implementation of reporting and governance processes.
• Gained experience in supporting/executing major transformation projects from a governance perspective.

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 careers@asx.com.au.

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.