Adviser/Lawyer, Regulatory Reform And Implementation

• Contribute to regulatory policy and law reform projects
• Permanent role
• Hybrid work (50/50), Hobart – other locations considered

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 teamThe Regulatory Reform and Implementation (RRI) team manages ASIC's policy and law reform projects (other than markets-related). RRI pursues strategic initiatives that shape the regulatory framework to achieve ASIC's mandate and implements law reform initiatives.The roleAs an Adviser/Lawyer you will be accountable in this role for:

• Supporting law Reform and Implementation projects (both ASIC-wide and R&S sector-specific), that includes changes to new and existing processes, policies, and systems to ensure efficient and impactful law reform implementation (including where appropriate Markets related).
• Assisting with providing expertise, on sector specific legal and regulatory issues, and law reform (as appropriate).
• Assisting in the contribution of the strategies adopted in the implementation of law Reform and policy that support ASIC strategic priorities and shape Australia's regulatory framework.
• Assisting with the technical analysis of relevant regulatory material as directed to inform development of ASIC's regulatory settings.
• Supporting the development of ASIC regulatory policy and the delivery of end-to-end implementation of law reform proposals and strategies including development of new guidance, training, systems, and processes.
• Assisting with the implementation and evaluation of practices, systems, and procedures within RR&I to optimise efficiency and to support impactful law reform.
• Supporting emerging and new areas of work, in consultation with Senior team members.
• Understanding the key components of relevant legislation and policy, as applicable.
• Assisting in identifying new ways to utilise data to deliver priorities that include effective collection, management, analysis, and communication of insights from data.
• Assisting with the identification of suitable techniques for data analysis.
• Assisting in the coordination of the engagement with external stakeholders, including Treasury and other Australian Government agencies, and support inter-agency coordination and liaison.
• Supporting the preparation of advice, information and reports on diverse policy, and operational matters to facilitate informed decision making as directed.
• Drafting clear, accurate analysis and advice on simple issues with supervision and escalating where appropriate for more complex issues.

About you

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• A building understanding of the Australian financial system and its regulation, and of current issues, including competition.
• An understanding of the benefits in developing strategic relationships that partner to ensure the effective use of all available data and information opportunities.
• Ability to develop and refine conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills as well as drawing conclusions from qualitative and quantitative data and to reach robust and practical conclusions.
• An ability to research, interpret and apply legislation and policy relevant to sector.
• Ability to present complex information to varied audiences through business communication skills that includes editing and an ability to distil key messages.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Ability to work through challenging, ambiguous, and complex issues calmly and logically.
• Sound time management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Confidence engaging with others, participating in difficult and challenging discussions, and asking probing questions.

About ASICASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world.ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system.Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.Through Moneysmart, we aim to improve the skills and knowledge of Australians and provide information and tools to help them in their decision making.A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to achieving ASIC's vision for a fair, strong, and efficient financial system for all Australians.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.Applications for this role will close at 11:59pm on Friday 28 June