Chief Executive Officer

About This Role

Leading the Australian Securitisation Forum (ASF) and delivering its strategic priorities is the core of this executive role. The Chief Executive Officer acts as the organization's chief advocate and public face, while also managing day-to-day operations with a small Executive Office. The role is currently held part-time.

Responsibilities

• Lead advocacy and policy, representing the industry to Government, Parliament, and regulators, building strong relationships across Canberra, and shaping policy and regulatory outcomes through credible, evidence-based positions
• Engage senior stakeholders, building relationships with APRA, ASIC, the RBA, Treasury, the AOFM, industry bodies, and market participants, and looking for ways to work together on a deep, resilient, and competitive securitisation market
• Grow and engage the membership, keeping and strengthening existing members, extending the ASF's reach across the securitisation ecosystem, and ensuring members' diverse interests are reflected in everything the ASF does
• Provide strategic insight, anticipating emerging market, policy, and regulatory issues, and giving the National Committee timely, commercially relevant advice
• Engage internationally, working with global securitisation associations and representing Australia's industry in international forums
• Lead and manage, turning the strategy into clear priorities and measurable outcomes, keeping the operating model lean and high-performing, and maintaining sound financial discipline

Requirements

• Senior executive, general management, or CEO experience
• A strong working knowledge of Australian financial markets, and of the regulatory, policy, and commercial environment
• A proven record of building senior relationships across Government, regulators, and industry, and of influencing policy outcomes
• Sound political and commercial judgement, and a clear sense of how to build support for industry positions
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and persuasively
• Strong strategic analysis, negotiation, and networking skills

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of securitisation, fixed income, or capital markets; candidates with the capability to rapidly develop industry expertise are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Rare chance to lead a well-run, well-regarded organisation at the centre of Australia's capital markets
• Opportunity to build the ASF's influence over the years ahead

About the Company

The Australian Securitisation Forum (ASF) was formed in 1989 to promote the development of securitisation in Australia. It is the peak industry body for Australia’s securitisation and covered bond markets, representing issuers, investors, trustees, and service providers in its engagement with government, regulators, and other stakeholders in Australia and internationally. It is a lean organisation with a clear strategy, a sound financial position, and a strong, cohesive National Committee.