Data Analyst

At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.

Bring your technical and data analytics experience in this exciting opportunity as an Enforcement Data Analyst to conduct investigations into the illicit use of crypto and digital assets.

• Sydney and Melbourne location preferred – all locations considered
• $94,198 - $112,011 (depending on experience % Superannuation
• Permanent position
• Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, 9 June 2025

The team

The Enforcement Services group provides expert advice and guidance to ASIC's enforcement and compliance teams, using a range of technologies and digital processes to facilitate faster and better regulatory outcomes. Enforcement Services are future focused and build and maintain systems, tools and capabilities to deliver on strategic goals and ensure regulatory teams have the resources needed to meet the challenges ahead.

The role

As an Enforcement Data Analyst, you will investigate blockchain and DeFi cases involving illicit crypto and digital assets use, including fraud, asset misappropriation, fund flows, and corruption.

You will be responsible for:

• Analysing customer account data, transactions, attributes, and public information to assess activity and identify related entities.
• Providing technical advice, guidance, and analytical support to investigation and supervision teams, considering strategic impact and legal challenges.
• Communicating analytical findings, and articulate investigative steps through reports, briefings, presentations, and data visualisations.
• Identifying opportunities to innovate and improve processes to boost crypto and digital asset tracing in Enforcement Services.
• Collaborating with other ASIC teams to improve regulatory outcomes efficiently.

About you

With your demonstrated experience using blockchain analytics and transaction tracing tools, you will have the technical expertise and specialist skills to conduct investigations into the illicit use of crypto digital assets and assist ASIC in achieving impactful outcomes. Your experience includes strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to assess and analyse large amounts of data.

You will also demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the technology and blockchain architecture underlying digital asset products.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs or similar certification preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently with limited supervision, managing competing priorities and being accountable for outcomes.

View the position description for more information or click 'apply' to start your application.

Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, 9 June 2025.

About ASIC

ASIC'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.

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.

We offer a range of employee benefits including:

• Attractive superannuation
• Additional leave entitlements
• 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
• Flexible work arrangements
• Assistance for study and professional development

Click here to view ASIC's salary and benefits guide.

To read more about ASIC, you can visit our website or review our Corporate Plan.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.