Senior Enforcement Investigators

Prepare and conduct high-profile enforcement action, including civil litigation, criminal prosecution and administrative action.
Enjoy a 50/50 hybrid work-from-home model Additional leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements Continuing Professional Development - ongoing formal and informal training opportunities and mentoring programs Permanent and temporary opportunities available, all 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.
Our team
ASIC's Enforcement and Compliance Group (ECG) is responsible for the conduct of ASIC's initial inquiries, compliance and enforcement work across a range of sectors. In 2022-23, more than 130 new investigations were commenced and enforcement actions resulted in 35 criminal convictions and almost $190 million in civil penalties and fines imposed by the courts. As one of ASIC's largest business groups, Enforcement and Compliance is constantly working on a variety of new and interesting projects and priorities, meaning that opportunities to join the team are frequently arising across our various teams:
Enforcement Inquiries and Compliance (EIC) teams focus on undertaking initial investigations and compliance activity on early referrals of misconduct. Importantly, EIC recommendations on the early referrals are used to guide ASIC's decision making around whether the matter should be allocated to an Investigation and Enforcement Action team for further investigation, or whether it remains in EIC to seek an administrative or compliance outcome.
Investigation and Enforcement Action (IEA) teams manage complex investigations of suspected misconduct against individuals and entities across a range of sectors. The IEA team is responsible for the end-to-end conduct of the investigation as well as any resulting civil or criminal proceedings. IEA teams, supported by ASIC Litigation Counsel, conduct in-house civil litigation. Criminal proceedings (which can include contraventions against both Commonwealth and State law) are prosecuted through the Commonwealth DPP.
Please note that we currently have vacancies for Senior Investigators across both IEA and EIC teams. This process allows you to be considered for either team, as well as future vacancies across ECG. This recruitment process will establish a pool of Senior Investigators to fill current and future vacancies in our ECG teams.
The role
As a Senior Investigator , you will take a leading role in investigations of suspected misconduct and obtaining enforcement outcomes. You will have the opportunity to participate in varied, interesting and impactful work. More specifically, you will be relied on to:
Guide the development of investigation strategy as well the scoping, planning and conduct of the investigation. Take a leading role in the preparation and compilation of criminal, civil and administrative briefs and provide support to any proceedings in State or Federal Courts (IEA only). Take a leading role in commencing enforcement action including civil litigation, criminal prosecution and administrative action. Additionally, you will be expected to:
Identify and overcome complex issues arising during investigations. Work as part of multi-disciplinary enforcement teams to project-manage matters and manage resources. Employ a range of evidence gathering techniques, including conducting compulsory examinations, interviewing witnesses, participating in the execution of search warrants, taking witness statements, preparing affidavits and issuing compulsory notices. Utilise ASIC's evidence management technology and other systems to derive insights from data, information and documents. Experience in the conduct of complex civil litigation or criminal matters is necessary for investigators in the IEA teams.
About you
As the ideal candidate, you will be inquisitive, have an analytical mindset and be comfortable working with complex information in a changing environment. You will be proactive and outcome-driven, with the ability to see how your work contributes to the bigger picture. With a consultative and collaborative interpersonal style, you will enjoy working as part of a large, multi-skilled team.
In addition, you will have:
Extensive experience in an investigative role, ideally working on complex civil or criminal matters in a regulatory or government setting. Case/project management and evidence gathering skills. Experience in the preparation of briefs of evidence for criminal and/or civil proceedings. An understanding of the relevant law, including the Corporations Act, the National Consumer Credit regime and the ASIC Act. A demonstrated ability to use digital investigative tools. Strong analytical skills including experience analysing large amounts of data and working with numerical and financial transaction reports. Experience in guiding and coaching other team members. Highly developed written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills. Tertiary qualifications in commerce, accounting, criminology, law or another relevant discipline will be well regarded, as will qualifications in investigations.
Experience in industries regulated by ASIC including superannuation, insurance, credit, banking, wealth management/financial advisory or insolvency will also be well regarded.
To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment which is issued by ASIC's Security team.
What we offer you
ASIC invests in their people and values a strong cultural environment. Benefits for you include:
20 days of annual leave, plus additional paid leave during the Christmas closedown and 18 days of personal leave. Flexible work arrangements and part-time options. A supportive culture where we celebrate wins and express appreciation. Applications for this role will close at 11:59pm on Monday 11 November 2024.
ASIC is Australia's integrated corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator.
ASIC's vision is for a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians.
To realise our vision we will use all our regulatory tools to:
- Change behaviours to drive good consumer and investor outcomes;
- Act against misconduct to maintain trust and integrity in the financial system;
- Promote the strong and innovative development of the financial system;
- Help Australians to be in control of their financial lives.
There is a reason for everything we do, every law we regulate, every action we take, every interaction we have with industry and consumers. We're proud of the difference we make.
A future with ASIC means that you will work alongside those at the forefront of regulatory practice.
We value what you'll bring. We value those who have sharp analytical minds and are open to challenging the way things are done. Our opportunities cover all career stages from entry to leadership level.
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