Senior Analyst – Operational Resilience & Optimisation, Securities & Payments Operations
Asx

Sydney Office
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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 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: Play a pivotal role in driving resilience uplift, operational excellence and optimisation across critical clearing, listing and settlement functions. You’ll collaborate closely with senior management to deliver resilience initiatives, process design improvements and data-driven insights that strengthen operational readiness and compliance. This role will suits a motivated self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing strategy with hands-on execution. What you will be doing: How we do things at ASX is just as important as what we do. This means, if you're a people leader, you will be responsible for both the core duties outlined below, and providing leadership to your team to ensure we foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment, where people feel empowered, accountable, and deeply connected (as outlined in our Leadership Principles). Operational Resilience & Risk Lead resilience reporting, dashboards and metrics to demonstrate compliance and operational strength. Support the delivery of strategic resilience initiatives and uplift programs aligned with business operations and resilience goals. Monitor market and operational trends to identify emerging risks and provide actionable insights to management on resilience priorities. Contribute to data governance and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational insight on risks and controls. Support incident management rehearsals, contingency reviews and cross team reporting Process Optimisation & Digitalisation Identify and implement opportunities to automate workflows, reduce manual touchpoints and enhance data integrity. Develop innovative reporting and dashboard solutions that drive data-led decision making and transparency. Support data validation, reconciliation and trend analysis across which underpin our core businesses (Issuer Services, Clearing & Settlement Services). Use tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Excel to create repeatable data pipelines and insights. Communicate insights effectively through visuals, summaries, and presentations. Partner with Technology, Risk, and Digital teams to pilot efficiency tools and strengthen control frameworks. What you will bring: Must have Previous experience in financial operations, process improvement, or business analytics. Strong data handling and visualisation skills (Excel, Alteryx, Power BI, or similar). Demonstrate ability to work independently, show initiative and take ownership of outcomes Highly developed analytical, investigative and problem-solving abilities. A go-getter mindset – curious, proactive and resourceful in solving problems. Naturally analytical with a passion for exploring how things work and improving them. Comfortable learning new automation or analytics tools. Strong communicator who is able to translate operational data into actionable insights. Collaborative, delivery orientated, thriving in cross-functional environments. Structured and detail-oriented - you like clarity, documentation and delivery discipline. Motivated by purpose, contributing to the safety, efficiency, and trust of Australian markets. Nice to have: Understanding of clearing, settlement, or market operations (ASX, Austraclear, CHESS, or equivalent). Exposure to operational resilience, risk, or regulatory environments advantageous. 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.




