Senior Analyst, Fixed Income Operations

ASX: Powering Australia's Financial Markets

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.

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 of the diversity of our organisation and the culture of inclusion that all our people help to build every day. Our employee-led groups are known for celebrating cultural and religious events, championing LGBTIQ+ inclusion (recently achieving AWEI Bronze), inspiring giving and volunteering, promoting gender equality, and wellbeing. We are an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and a member of the Champions of Change Coalition for the advancement of gender equality in Australia.

About the Team

Join a fast-paced, customer-focused operations team supporting the ASX's settlement system for fixed income products - Austracear and ASX collateral. This is a senior role that offers the opportunity to work closely with the Manager where required to drive innovation, operational resilience, and continuous improvement across the Fixed Income Operations business.

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).

1. Understand and operate the ASX's settlement system for Fixed Income products Austraclear and ASX Collateral
2. Engage and deliver services to a diverse range of stakeholders inclusive of banks, major corporations, custodians, fund managers, local governments, system vendors, compliance officers and regulators.
3. Be the contact point to resolve and respond to issues and queries raised by internal and external customers
4. Support customer readiness of new products and client on-boarding
5. Identify and implement process improvement to reduce operational risk, and meet internal and external audit requirements
6. Assist in the operationalisation of new products and services or technology upgrades
7. Deliver prompt and efficient notifications regarding changes and outages affecting critical operating systems.
8. Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for Fixed Income operations
9. Act as a senior leader supporting the Manager, Fixed Income Operations, and acting as their primary delegate where required.

What You Will Bring

Must Have

• At least 5 years previous experience in a Fixed Income operations and/or settlement related role in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong analytical experience involving the investigation of issues and problems, identifying and documenting their solutions
• Experience in a customer facing role offering exceptional service
• Extensive knowledge of the Australian Financial Markets and related products
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative and take ownership of outcomes
• Exposure to back-office operations in Capital Markets, Bank Treasury, a Custodian or a Broking firm
• Strong attention to detail
• A go-getter mindset – curious, proactive and resourceful in solving problems.
• Inquisitive mindset to ensure full understanding
• Excellent customer service skills
• Confident in making decisions and knowing when to seek guidance
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication
• Collaborative approach with colleagues and external partners

Nice to Have

• Awareness of ASX clearing and settlement frameworks, including associated risk, control, and compliance processes.
• Demonstrated ability with Excel, VBA, or similar tools to support analysis, process improvement, as well as wider automation of operational processes.
• A naturally analytical, curious, and proactive mindset, with a track record of identifying improvements and driving change.
• Career ambition – we are looking for leaders of the future; someone who is looking to build their product, process and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

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.