Middle Office Operations

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trade Support role within a dynamic Equities Operations team. This role is part of a wider global Corporate Operations Group that supports an equities trading business in the heart of Sydney. The team is responsible for handling post-trade life cycle controls for equities trading in global markets, including trade allocation, booking, settlement, funding, reconciliation, and client management. They are looking for someone who can bring their understanding of controls, policies and procedures within the Middle Office function to this role. * Part of a friendly and supportive team * Opportunity to work in close collaboration with other departments across Corporate Operations, Front Office, Finance and Risk * Chance to contribute ideas and drive outcomes

What you'll do:

As a Trade Support professional, your role will be pivotal within the Equities Middle Office team. You will be at the forefront of booking equity trades in the Australian and New Zealand markets while also performing internal front and middle office cash reconciliations. Your analytical skills will be put to use as you manage risk from the daily activity of the equities sales and trading desk. You will also have the responsibility of allocation, confirmation and control monitoring of exception trade flow. Your role will involve liaising with Settlements teams regarding failing trades and matching issues, as well as compiling reports for senior management. A key aspect of your role will be driving the internal objective principals of Automate-Simplify-Innovate.

• Booking equity trades in the Australian and New Zealand markets
• Performing internal front and middle office cash reconciliations
• Analysing and managing risk from the daily activity of the equities sales and trading desk
• Responsible for allocation, confirmation and control monitoring of exception trade flow
• Liaising with Settlements teams regarding failing trades and matching issues
• Compiling reports for senior management
• Driving the internal objective principals of Automate-Simplify-Innovate

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Trade Support role will bring a deep understanding of the controls, policies and procedures within the Middle Office function. Your knowledge and experience in global equity markets and products will be invaluable in this role. You possess an attention to detail with an uncompromising focus on output quality. Your superior verbal and written communication skills will enable you to effectively liaise with various teams. Your strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with your forward-thinking risk mindset will be crucial in managing risks associated with daily activities.

• Understanding of the controls, policies and procedures within the Middle Office function
• Knowledge and experience in global equity markets and products
• Attention to detail with uncompromising focus on output quality
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Forward-thinking risk mindset and understanding of operational controls and processes

What sets this company apart:

This is a unique opportunity to join a global financial services group operating in 34 markets with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes. The company prides itself on bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities.

What's next:

If you're excited about this role and eager to build a better future, we encourage you to apply!

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Maggie Bartley on +61 2 8289 3147 or maggie.bartley@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.