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ASX graduate program

Unlock your potential.

Our next graduate program begins in February 2024.  Applications have now closed.

Unlock your potential

You have studied hard and you are ready to take the next step. We understand that once you graduate, it's not always easy to find your way. ASX can help you develop the skills, knowledge and network to build an exciting and inspiring career. We are committed to helping you discover where your career can take you at ASX and beyond.

Discover what's possible

At ASX, Data Analytics are at the core of what we do. We unlock data to provide meaningful insights, drive evidence-based decisions, serve our customers better and transform our business.

We are looking to bring on lateral thinkers – graduates who are deeply data driven, passionate about data storytelling and are keen to get involved across our diverse business areas. If you have focused your studies in STEM, we are really keen to show you what a career at ASX could look like.

In joining ASX you will be exposed to a financial markets ecosystem that is equally exciting and complex, supportive and challenging, critical and fun!  You will deepen you skills, whilst broadening your experience, at a business that wants to see you succeed.

About the program

You will complete an 18-month tailored program designed to give you cross-functional experience, introducing you to all aspects of life at a globally-renowned exchange. You will undertake rotations where you’ll build the critical capabilities and professional skills to grow a successful career. From day 1, you’ll play an integral role in delivering for our customers and strategy.  

Your program will commence with an induction program, followed by your professional development, based on a three-phased building block approach of getting graduates established, building graduate competencies and rounding out with emerging graduate leaders. Topics such personal brand, self-awareness, change & ambiguity, and critical thinking will help your career flourish. We will also upskill you in your financial markets knowledge, and support your further education in your chosen field.

 

What to expect

  • 2-3 rotations in real roles, doing real work. Your first rotation will be pre-selected selected for you.  You will apply for rotations of your choice thereafter.  
  • Ongoing training and learning programs carefully aligned to your development needs
  • Mentoring, peer-to-peer coaching and exposure to senior leaders
  • 1:1 support from your graduate coordinator 
  • A Job Shadowing program which allows you to sample opportunities across ASX
  • Opportunities to get involved in enterprise-wide projects, initiatives and resource groups.
  • A close graduate network to support you throughout your journey 

What we are looking for

  • Curiosity! – there is a lot to discover at ASX
  • Outcomes-focussed, and motivated to design solutions and drive them forward
  • A positive, can-do attitude
  • Patience and compassion – we are changing, and with opportunity comes ambiguity
  • Excellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate in a team
  • Passion for advanced analytics, machine learning, cloud solutions and BIG Data
  • All backgrounds with a strong quantitative & analytical focus will be considered including:
    • actuarial science
    • computer science
    • data science
    • engineering
    • mathematics
    • psychology
    • science
    • software engineering
    • statistics
  • Additional qualification or education in financial markets is a bonus! 

What you will do

  • Work with a diverse range of datasets and analytics to improve the customer experience
  • Connect with key stakeholders on exciting projects to enhance the customer experience
  • your analytical capabilities to help make data-driven decisions and applying advanced analytics to discover insights through data science, automation and AI
  • Use process engineering methodologies to drive operational excellence, process automation, process rigour and standardisation, re-engineering and optimisation
  • Use advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to discover actionable insights, or build new analytic capabilities for our customers and business
  • Technical operations from the ground up including planning, communications, and execution
  • Work with supportive and talented leaders who will provide coaching, mentoring and help enhance your networks

 

Before applying for the program, please ensure you meet our eligibility requirements:

  • Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or International student holding working rights to be employed in Australia.
  • For international students, you will need to have applied for your graduate visa by the end of January 2024 and have unrestricted Australian working rights until at least February 2026.
  • Have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the last two years prior to the program start date of February 2024 (2022 or 2023)
  • Be available and eligible to commence the role in our head office in Sydney in February 2024

Application Process: 

Our application process will be taking place throughout August and September, please ensure that you are available for the following dates:

  • Applications Open: Friday 7 July 2023
  • Applications Close: 9.00 am AEST Monday 14 August 2023
  • Online Assessments: Week of 14th August
  • Video Interviews: Week of 21st August
  • Virtual Assessment Centre: Tuesday 19 September 2023

We know that the application process might be unfamiliar to you, check out our handy hints and tips below to help you through the process. 

 

  1. Online Application Form

    The first stage of the recruitment process will involve completing an online application form. 

    Hints & Tips: We encourage you to complete this form in one setting and have all of your relevant supporting documentation readily available (i.e. resume, academic transcript, proof of citizenship etc.)

  2. Online Psychometric Testing

    Successful candidates will be invited to complete an online psychometric assessment. These assessments are designed to continuously challenge and stretch you. 

    Hints & Tips:     We recommend that you complete this assessment in a quiet environment where you will not be disturbed.

  3. Video Interview

    The next stage involves completing a video interview. This will involve answering 3 questions designed to help us get to know you better. We encourage you to be yourself and answer truthfully.

    Hints & Tips: A helpful tip is to ensure that you are in a quiet environment with a simple background and have no bright lights in the background.

  4. Virtual Assessment Centre

    Successful candidates will be invited to attend a Virtual Assessment Centre. We will confirm the specific date and time closer to the date via email. 

    Hints & Tips:     The Assessment Centre is designed to assess your ability to interact and work within a team, so we encourage you to show us your personality and engage with your group members.