Enforcement Investigators

Description:

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.
ASIC's Enforcement and Compliance Group (ECG) is expanding its presence in Darwin and is seeking Investigators to work on high-profile and varied matters.

• Darwin CBD location - 50% work-from-home
• Opportunities available across all classifications and levels of experience
• Salary from $78,720 to $162,634 (depending on experience) + 15.4 % superannuation
• 2-year temporary opportunities
• Applications close at 11:59pm ADST, Friday 4 April

The team
ECG's 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.
The key duties of the position include
As an Investigator, you will contribute to ASIC's investigations of suspected misconduct, including obtaining enforcement outcomes. You will have the opportunity to participate in varied, interesting and impactful work. More specifically, you will:

• Work as part of multi-disciplinary enforcement teams.
• Engage in investigation planning and discussions about scope and strategy.
• Employ a range of evidence gathering techniques, including, interviewing witnesses, taking witness statements, preparing affidavits, participating in the execution of search warrants, conducting compulsory examinations and issuing compulsory notices.
• Utilise ASIC's evidence management technology and other systems to derive insights from data, information and documents
• Contribute to preparing and conducting enforcement action including civil litigation, criminal prosecution and administrative action.
• Contribute to the preparation and compilation of criminal, civil and administrative briefs and provide support to any proceedings in State or Federal Courts
• Consider the interpretation and application of the law to aspects of ECG's work.

Senior Investigators will take a leading role in scoping and planning matters and driving enforcement outcomes. You will also mentor and support junior team members to build capability.