Australian Securities and Investments Commission

AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS

COMMISSION (ASIC)

Level 1, 11 Mounts Bay Road, Perth 6000

asic.gov.au/

What is the main focus of ASIC? ASIC is Australia’s corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator. ASIC is an independent Australian Government body. We are set up under and administer the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (ASIC Act), and we carry out most of our work under the Corporations Act. Some of our responsibilities the ASIC Act requires us to: •maintain, facilitate and improve the performance of the financial system and entities in it; •promote confident and informed participation by investors and consumers in the financial system; and •administer the law effectively and with minimal procedural requirements.

What kind of work do employees at ASIC do? ASIC’s graduate program is a 24-month rotational program, with four 6-month rotations in different business areas. You will be involved in challenging and meaningful work that contributes to ASIC’s vision for a fair, strong and efficient financial system. Your work may include: surveillances, investigations, analysing intelligence, analytics, consumer research or even supporting new technologies. The program has various streams such as: Law, Commerce/ Finance/Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Data/Analytics, and Information Technology. The graduate program provides multiple opportunities to connect with your Graduate Cohort. There are regular developmental workshops that are designed to develop your professional and technical skills. What is an interesting piece of work that ASIC has recently engaged in? Please see asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/

How does the organisation seek its employees? We post advertisements on our Careers website around June/July each year for Graduates beginning the following year.

What qualities does ASIC look for in future graduates? Hiring grads with degrees in: Maths, IT & Computer Sciences; Finance, Accounting, Economics & Business Administration; Humanities; Law & Legal Studies; Sciences. 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, we contribute to the financial well-being of all Australians. We do this by promoting investor and consumer trust and confidence; ensuring fair and efficient markets; and providing efficient registration services.

Does ASIC offer any opportunities to students who are still studying, and how can individuals apply? Yes, Internship Programs. Applications via our careers website. They have just closed for 2022, however will be open later in the year for 2023.

Does ASIC offer any opportunities for graduates, and how can individuals apply? Yes, Graduate Programs. Applications via our Careers website. They will open up around June/ July 2022.