ASIC Hiring for Senior Investigator Job at Australia Full Time

• Strategically plan and lead high profile investigations and matters
• Salary from $125,767 – $146,266 (depending on experience) + 15.4% superannuation
• Sydney or Melbourne CBD location, initial 12–18 month non-ongoing role

A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to ASIC’s vision for a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians. We value what you will bring. We value those with sharp, analytical minds and are open to challenging the way things are done.

The team

Financial Services Enforcement investigates suspected financial misconduct and takes formal enforcement action in response to suspected breaches of the Corporations, ASIC and Credit Acts by financial service entities in the credit, retail banking and insurance sectors. This includes commencing civil proceedings, working with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) to secure criminal convictions and taking administrative action.

The role

As a Senior Investigator, you will be required to:

• Work with multi-disciplinary investigation and litigation teams
• Scope, plan and set the regulatory outcomes of investigations
• Lead investigations into complex criminal and civil misconduct
• Ensure that investigations meet their targets and monitor the delivery of tasks
• Conduct complex examinations and witness interviews.
• Identify breaches of the law
• Coach, mentor and develop staff
• Assist in conducting civil litigation in the Supreme and Federal Courts
• Assist in the compilation of briefs of evidence for the CDPP and conducting criminal prosecutions
• Compile administrative briefs to ASIC delegates
• Give evidence at civil and criminal court hearings about investigations
• Provide written and oral briefings to Senior Executives, Executive Directors and Commissioners

About you

We are looking for people with an inquisitive and analytical mind set who are comfortable working with complex information in a changing environment. You will enjoy having accountability for strategically planning and leading investigations and working with a team to meet time sensitive deadlines.
To be considered for this role, you will hold tertiary qualifications in law, accounting, finance or similar, and have significant experience assisting with complex investigations and/or litigation. You will demonstrate an ability to prioritise work and be an articulate communicator with exceptional written skills. You will also be adept in analysing and working with large volumes of digital information.
Relevant experience from a regulatory environment, law enforcement, criminal law or corporate/ commercial law will also be highly regarded. However, we value a diverse range of experience and encourage candidates who are interested in transferring their skillset to ASIC to apply.

About ASIC

ASIC is Australia’s integrated corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator.
ASIC has a broad mandate. We are a regulator; a policy advisory body; a consumer protection agency; a licensing body; a financial educator and consumer advocate; and a company and professional registry. And we are a law enforcement agency.
This work is directed to one principal aim: to realise ASIC’s vision for a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians.
Underpinning ASIC’s vision is the recognition that every cent in the financial system is other people’s money.
A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to achieving ASIC’s vision.
ASIC is committed to a providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities.
To work with us, you must be an Australian citizen, and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment which is issued ASIC’s Personnel Security Team.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $125,767.00 – $146,266.00 per year