Policy & Strategy Manager, Listings

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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. 

The Policy & Strategy Manager, Listings role is part of the Strategy team within the Listings business.

About the team:

The Listings business is responsible for attracting and retaining listed equity, debt and investment products, including developing and executing the overarching strategy for the ASX listings business.

What you will be doing:

The Policy & Strategy Manager, Listings supports the development and execution of ASX Listings' strategy and policy agenda. The role helps shape a competitive, efficient and trusted public market by leading initiatives that enhance the attractiveness of ASX as a listing venue. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in positioning ASX as a world-leading marketplace, contributing to Australia's economic growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the development and lead the execution of ASX's policy agenda as it relates to the Listings business, ensuring the ASX Listing Rules, corporate governance requirements and broader capital market regulatory settings remain fit-for-purpose.
• Undertake research and analysis in relation to current issues, including researching the rules and corporate governance arrangements of other exchanges, industry best practice and legal requirements, and develop evidence-based options and recommended solutions.
• Analyse policy settings and investor expectations to ensure ASX remains competitive with global and private capital markets.
• Collaborate with and coordinate internal teams to ensure alignment and delivery of strategic priorities.
• Assist with engagement with listed companies, investors, industry bodies, government and regulators to gather feedback and drive policy development.
• Drafting submissions, policy papers, briefing notes, and consultation responses.
• Preparation of discussion, board and strategic offsite papers.
• Coordinate stakeholder consultation processes on market structure or regulatory proposals.
• Assist with the execution of the broader ASX Listings' strategy and business management activities.

What you will bring:

Must have:

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to develop actionable insights and plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong policy analysis capability.
• Commercial acumen and stakeholder influence.
• Project management skills and experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Tertiary qualifications in law, economics, finance, public policy, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in capital markets, policy, regulation, consulting, government, or financial services
• Experience engaging with regulatory or government bodies and an understanding of public policymaking processes.
• Understanding of capital markets, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with Corporations Act.

Nice to have:     

• Familiarity with ASX Listing Rules and global market practices 

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.