The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is Australia’s corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator.

A career with ASIC provides personal and career development, and an opportunity to be involved in important work that benefits all Australians. There are many good reasons for choosing ASIC.

ASIC seeks to recruit individuals from a broad range of disciplines who can contribute to ASIC's strategic priorities. ASIC's vision is to allow markets to fund the economy, and in turn, economic growth. In doing so, contributing to the financial well-being of all Australians. We do this by promoting investor and financial consumer trust and confidence; ensuring fair, orderly and transparent markets; and providing efficient and accessible registration services.

From day one, you will be involved in meaningful work which may include surveillances, investigations, analysing intelligence, data analytics, and consumer research or even supporting new technologies.

That doesn't mean we'll leave you to go at it alone. You'll find mentors on hand for each rotation, support from your team and a buddy from last year's program to help you.

The program includes:

• Four 4-month rotations
• Three day induction program in our Sydney office
• A graduate development program designed to build your skills as an effective regulator
• Financial assistance towards further study
• Flexible and dynamic working environment
• Graduate fundraising project

To ensure ASIC is a more pre-emptive and pro-active regulator, we are using data analytics to help us achieve our vision. It is vital that our graduates have the attributes required to analyse trends and summarise raw data and information. An understanding of the significance of data analytics to financial regulation will be a key element to your success.

Remuneration

• Starting salary from $ 70,797p.a. plus up to 15.4% superannuation.
• Locations: We offer positions in Sydney and Melbourne only*. 

*Please note available locations vary each year and not all disciplines are offered in each location.

For more information please visit the ASIC Careers website

Diversity and inclusion

Diversity is critical to ASIC’s success.

We recognise the value that diversity brings to ASIC. Diversity and inclusion is not simply about gender, race, age, sexual orientation or disability. It's also about differences in working and thinking styles. Embracing these factors creates an environment where all people, stakeholders and communities are treated with fairness and respect. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at ASIC, including Indigenous Australians and people with a disability.

A future with ASIC means that you will work alongside those at the forefront of regulatory practice ensuring that Australians have trust and confidence in the financial system.

The type of work you will be doing on the program may include…

Mathematics, Statistics and Analytics

• Involvement in real-time market surveillance or providing predictive insights and/or high-level analysis of the ASX and Chi-X markets.
• Applying data analytics to identify and understand emerging consumer trends, behaviours and risks.
• Assessing complaints and reports of misconduct relating to insider trading, continuous disclosure and market manipulation for consideration of enforcement action, critical to ASIC's work in maintaining market integrity.
• Reviewing corporate finance transactions relating to Australia's equity capital markets.
• Participating in compliance monitoring and/or other related regulatory activities.
• Assisting with research on financial market projects relating to financial advisors, companies, banks, credit, insurance, e-commerce, investment managers and market participants.
• Utilising sophisticated computer-based technology for information capture and analysis.

Law

• Collecting and analysing evidence, seeking the opinions of finance and forensic experts, interviewing a person of interest, or preparing court documents and liaising with counsel.
• Involvement in high-profile criminal and civil matters.
• Working as part of a team which implement important law reform initiatives such as those recommended by the Financial System Inquiry.
• Helping in the assessment of complaints and reports of misconduct relating to insider trading, continuous disclosure and market manipulation for consideration of enforcement action.
• Involvement in conducting compliance surveillances on licensees or financial advisers.
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders including the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, legal counsel, other agencies, professional bodies and the public.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of policy on financial services, corporate finance and corporate governance.
• Researching, analysing and summarising complex information and data.
• Reviewing corporate finance transactions relating to Australia's equity capital markets.

Finance, Business, Economics and Accounting

• Reviewing financial transactions relating to market participants.
• Researching, monitoring and reporting on market and financial trends using state-of-the-art technology.
• Applying data analytics to identify and understand emerging consumer trends, behaviours and risks.
• Helping in the assessment of complaints and reports of misconduct relating to insider trading, continuous disclosure and market manipulation for consideration of enforcement action, critical to ASIC's work in maintaining market integrity.
• Reviewing corporate finance transactions relating to Australia's equity capital markets.
• Participating in compliance monitoring and/or other related regulatory activities.
• Assisting with research on financial market projects relating to financial advisors, companies, banks, credit, insurance, e-commerce, investment managers and market participants.
• Utilising sophisticated computer-based technology for information capture and analysis.
• Applying behavioural economics to improve consumer or market outcomes or applying data analytics to identify and understand emerging trends and risks.

Information Technology and Computer Science

We are embarking on major technology projects that will transform our business and continue our significant technology transformation in a number of areas such as virtualisation, mobility and cloud. We make use of the latest technology with an increasing focus on data sharing and analytics which will make ASIC a 'best in class' regulator supporting the Australian financial markets.

Rotating through a number of IT areas:

• Service Delivery
• Project Management
• IT Procurement
• Converged Networks and IT Security
• Design and Analysis
• IT Architecture and Infrastructure
• Registry Operations
• Experience working with other teams outside of the IT group that are heavily reliant on the latest technology to ensure that ASIC is a more pre-emptive and pro-active regulator.
• Working in Registry on new law reforms and projects, analysing and reporting on business names and company data with a focus on improving the customer experience.
• During the program, we will aim to place you on projects to expand your knowledge in key areas of IT, such as application development, technical support, business analysis and project management.
• Involvement in projects and activities that support ASIC's IT infrastructure.

Henry Truong

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelor of Biomedical Science 

How did you get to your current job position? For how long have you had it?

I studied a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelor of Biomedical Science at university. I was interested in utilising my skills from both disciplines which I believed would be beneficial for working at ASIC. In my final year of university, I researched more about ASIC and applied online for a position in the ASIC Graduate program. I’ve been working at ASIC since January 2020. 

Suppose a student was considering your career. What would you advise them to study? 

Study something that interests you and that you are passionate in (as you also want to stay motivated and enjoy your time whilst studying)! Working at an organisation like ASIC to protect the financial wellbeing of Australians requires the perspectives of many from different disciplines including information technology, mathematics and social sciences.

Jessie Schreiber

B. Laws (honours)

How did you choose your specialisation?

Having no idea what I wanted to do when I started university, I enrolled in a dual law/arts degree. My attempts to figure out my arts major led to me trying music, German, philosophy, anthropology and peace and conflict studies. Still having no idea, I decided to just stick with law until I figured it out. 

In my third year of university, my volunteering work helped me appreciate all the different ways I could use my law degree to help others and advocate for change. Ultimately, I ended up focusing on my LLB (Hons)degree and applying for all the work experience I could that would equip me with skills to make a difference.

Which three pieces of advice would you give to a current university student?

1. Academia can only teach you so much. There are many other skills that can help you in your working life that are found outside your university lectures, and your time at university is the perfect time to pursue them. Take the time to participate in university societies, take up hobbies, attend events, volunteer, travel and gain work experience in a variety of different fields. 
2. Even if you are not sure what you want to do, sometimes it is just as valuable to figure out what you don’t want to do. The more experience you get, the easier it becomes to articulate what you enjoy and what you don’t enjoy.
3. Every person you encounter has something to teach you. I believe this is true in every aspect of life, but particularly when it comes to university and graduate employment. When you’re applying for jobs, talk to your fellow students about their experiences with applications and work. Talk to your lecturers and tutors about how they came to choose their current role, and how it differs to other roles. Attend networking events where possible. Even once you’ve got a job, there is no end to what you can learn from asking questions.

Amelia Favetti

B. Laws/Commerce (majors in International Business)

What do you most love about your job? 

One of the things I love most about my time at ASIC is the people you get to work with. One of the hardest things about a new job is how daunting it can be to work in an unfamiliar place with new people, especially as a graduate. With the opportunity to rotate through various teams, you are able to work closely with many people with a variety of backgrounds, expertise and experiences. Everyone I have worked with throughout my time has been so warm, welcoming and will always offer their help when you need it. I find that this has made my experience as a Graduate that much more enjoyable.

Can you describe a typical workday?

There really is no typical workday at ASIC. As a Graduate, you will experience four rotations in various different teams who look after all sorts of issues and matters. Throughout my time at ASIC, not only have I experienced the effects that COVID-19 has had on our day-to-day work, but I have experienced the ways in which many other events can immediately shift work priorities, and this can be really exciting and rewarding.

When to Apply

Applications open Monday 6th September 2021. 

What are we looking for?

• Completion of your undergraduate degree qualification in the last 3 years.
• Australian citizenship.
• Graduates from a range of disciplines including:
  
  • Mathematics, Statistics and Analytics
  • Law
  • Finance, Business, Economics and Accounting
  • Information Technology and Computer Science

We especially encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Indigenous Australians and people with a disability.

Locations

We are offering positions in Sydney and Melbourne.

Please note available locations vary each year and not all disciplines are offered in each location.

Recruitment Process

There are four stages to our application process:

• Online application form, including resume and cover letter
• Video interview and online psychometric assessment
• Assessment centre and Face-to-face interview
• Offer

If you receive an offer, you will be required to satisfactorily complete an organisational suitability assessment. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at ASIC, including Indigenous Australians and people with a disability.

At ASIC, we know that our workforce needs to reflect the community we serve and that an inclusive workplace empowers everyone to contribute their best.

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is guided by four principles:

• Seek diversity of thought in all that we do for a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians.
• Foster an inclusive culture that ensures everyone belongs, regardless of difference.
• Recruit for diverse perspectives and demonstrate inclusive behaviours by encouraging ‘culture add’ in everything we do. 
• Ensure that diversity, inclusion, and belonging underpin our policies and practices.

Our employee-led committees and networks ensure that our people are able to reach their full potential regardless of difference.

At ASIC, our commitment to advancing gender equity is part of a broader strategic business imperative associated with diversity of thought as a way of improving our performance - the quality of our decision making, leadership and professional development along with our capacity to innovate.

We support the development of women in senior roles through participation in the Women in Law Enforcement Strategy and Women in Banking and Finance mentoring programs.

Our Women in ASIC events are open to everyone and include our popular Communities of Practice and Speaker Series.

At ASIC, 57% of our workforce are women and 56% of our leaders are women. 

ASIC is committed to providing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers in a way that is equitable, responsive and relevant to their needs.

We recognise that we can help close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage and build on our diverse workforce. We do this by creating relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers and communities. At present, ASIC has 32 team members (1.4%) identifying as Indigenous. We aim to reach the APS target of 3% Indigenous employment. We use Indigenous-specific employment initiatives to recruit and retain Indigenous staff members.

For example:

• Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply for all advertised roles on our careers website
• We advertise appropriate job opportunities using Indigenous media
• We participate in various Indigenous graduate, cadetship and apprenticeship programs (e.g. the Indigenous Australian Government Development Program and the APS Indigenous Graduate Program) to recruit Indigenous employees
• Run an Indigenous mentoring program with executive-level staff mentoring our Indigenous staff.
• We have facilitated a number of cultural information sessions nationally to foster awareness and build a more open culture at ASIC. These sessions included information about: 
• Indigenous culture and history
• Communicating with Indigenous peoples through all areas of ASIC’s work
• ASIC’s Indigenous Outreach Program.

We also have a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Strategic Committee. This committee formalises ASIC's commitment to reconciliation by identifying clear actions and realistic targets that we can achieve and works on implementing these actions.

ASIC is an employing agency for the Australian Government Indigenous Graduate Pathway Program.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at ASIC.

ASIC supports an inclusive culture where our people, with or without disability, can reach their full potential and have equal access to development, promotion, services, and opportunities.

Our Action Plan 2020–22 covers all aspects of how we engage with our people, our stakeholders and the community. It aims to empower people to get the information and support they need to fully participate in our workplace without barriers.

Importantly, it is based on the principle that anyone with a disability is a person first and foremost. They are not defined by their disability and have the same fundamental rights as we all do. 

We celebrate International Day of People with Disability each year in December. Previous guest speakers include, Disability Discrimination Minister Commissioner Alistair McEwin and Crosbie Lorimer from beyondblue, Delta Society therapy dogs also visited a number of our offices.

Pictured: Delta therapy dogs visited ASIC offices for International Day of People with Disability

The Accessibility Committee provides a forum for contributing ideas and initiatives that ensure ASIC continues to improve as an accessible workplace and service provider.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at ASIC.

ASIC is committed to workplace diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where all our people, our stakeholders and our communities are treated with fairness and respect. 

Our Rainbow vision is to promote a workplace culture that embraces diversity, practices inclusion and supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) team members throughout their career at ASIC.

Membership of our Rainbow Network is open to everyone at ASIC. ASIC is part of the Rainbow Regulators, a group of Commonwealth agencies working together on LGBTIQ+ initiatives and events.  

Our Rainbow Action Plan can he read online.

In 2017, ASIC marched at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and also participated at 2018 Fair Day in Sydney.

We celebrate International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia each year in May and Transgender Remembrance Day in November.

Pictured: ASIC's stall at the Fair Day in Sydney. With the recent changes to Australia's marriage law, our stall focused on providing information round budgeting for a wedding and promoting and demonstrating MoneySmart's tools.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at ASIC.