Job Description

Powering Australia's financial markets

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Why join the ASX?

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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.

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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!

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The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines.

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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.

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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.

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Your Team

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Clearing Operations sits within ASX Market operations function and plays a critical role in supporting the integrity, efficiency and resilience of ASX's clearing services. The team is responsible for the day-to‐day execution of clearing services across ASX products, working with internal and external stakeholders to manage operational risk, support service delivery and ensure clearing processes are completed accurately and effectively.

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Your Responsibilities

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- Contribute to the launch and ongoing operation of the Bond and Repo Clearing service whilst helping drive operational excellence, risk management and process improvement.
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- Operate and train junior members on ASX's clearing and settlement systems including Calypso, Genium, DCS/MCM, Austraclear and ASX collateral management systems.
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- Represent Clearing Operations at internal stakeholder meetings
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- Ensure all daily operational tasks are completed accurately following all procedures and checklists
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- Escalate operational incidents to management, ensure resulting actions are followed within the team,
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- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce operational risk, enhance the customer experience and develop technical change
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- Embed new processes in the team as required from management
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- Ensure all processes and procedures are up to date and accurate
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- Engage and service a diverse range of stakeholders inclusive of clearing participants, vendors, treasury counterparties, and ASX regulators
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- Manage stakeholder queries ensuring alignment with the ASX policies
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Your Experience And Qualifications

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Must have

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- 5 years Experience in a clearing, settlement, treasury operations, custody, securities services, or financial markets operations environment.
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- Experience with Fixed Income settlement, including SWIFT messaging integration & reporting.
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- Understanding of Fixed Income Products (Outright Bond and Repo) including Post Trade processes and Bond & Repo product life cycle events.
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- Experience with SWIFT integration and Austraclear settlement processes.
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- Strong understanding of margining frameworks and cash settlement processes across cleared products.
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- Analytical experience involving the investigation of issues and problems, identifying and documenting their solutions.
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- Demonstrated knowledge of exchange-traded and cleared OTC derivatives, with a solid understanding of product lifecycles from trade capture through to expiry and settlement.
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- Streamlined processes and tasks to reduce operational risk and increase efficiency
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Nice to have

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- Experience with, Calypso or similar market infrastructure platforms
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- Knowledge of Collateral Management, margining and settlement operations.
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- SQL and advanced Excel knowledge
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- Ability to work effectively on major projects
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We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities and experience, and how you'll help us to live our values.

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If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process to help you present your best self, please let us know at [email protected].

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Benefits

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- We support versatile working and offer hybrid working options.
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- 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.
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- We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks, completed as part of the on‐boarding process.
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To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorised to work in Australia on a permanent basis without any restrictions.

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At ASX Group, our diverse workforce is essential to build and maintain a fair and dynamic marketplace.

📌 Clearing Operations, Senior Officer (12 Month Max Term Contract) (New South Wales)
🏢 ASX
📍 New South Wales