Business Support Associate – Equity Operations - 12-month contract

Anton Murray Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

12-month contract

Exposure to equity compensation ops

Job summary

Anton Murray Consulting is seeking a Business Support Associate to join our Equity Operations team on a 12-month contract in Sydney. You will support trading, settlements, reconciliations, and reporting during the transition to an external service provider.

Success requires 2–3 years in financial services operations, strong communication, high attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with offshore colleagues across time zones using standard office and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in financial services operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Proactive, adaptable mindset with solid problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating with offshore colleagues across time zones.
• Proficiency with common office technology and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with external service providers to support operational tasks and data extracts.
• Deliver accurate business and management reporting, along with essential administrative support.
• Assist trading, settlements, and reconciliation teams with daily workflow.
• Provide flexible support across multiple functions during the transition period.
• Track and resolve queries, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Build effective relationships with internal teams, global colleagues, and external providers.
• Follow compliance and audit processes, escalating risks as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Proactive mindset

Time zone collaboration

Office tools

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Business Support Associate – Equity Operations - 12-month contract

We are working with a leading global financial services firm that is widely recognised across investment banking, investment management, and wealth management. With offices in over 40 countries, this organisation is known for delivering world-class solutions and service to clients around the globe.

Position Summary
This contract role sits within the firm’s equity compensation business during a key transition period to an external service provider. You will play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and continuity of service, assisting teams across trading, settlements, and reconciliations, while also supporting broader administrative and reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with external service providers to support operational tasks and data extracts.
• Deliver accurate business and management reporting, along with essential administrative support.
• Assist trading, settlements, and reconciliation teams with daily workflow.
• Provide flexible support across multiple functions during the transition period.
• Track and resolve queries, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Build effective relationships with internal teams, global colleagues, and external providers.
• Follow compliance and audit processes, escalating risks as required.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2–3 years’ experience in financial services operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Proactive, adaptable mindset with solid problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating with offshore colleagues across time zones.
• Proficiency with common office technology and reporting tools.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive hourly rate
• An initial 12-month contract within a global financial leader.
• Exposure to equity compensation operations and the opportunity to work closely with global stakeholders.

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