Cash Operations Executive

CMC Markets; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

L&D program

Extra annual leave

Birthday off

Charity day

Benefits hub

Office five days a week

Zero trades for equity orders

Job summary

CMC Markets is seeking a Cash Operations Executive in Sydney to drive accurate, timely processing of equity, derivatives, and crypto cash settlements. You will manage daily settlements, handle deposits and transfers, and collaborate with clients and partners to resolve queries.

A strong eye for detail and experience in stockbroking are essential for success. You’ll join a fast-paced settlements team, contributing to process improvements and maintaining robust documentation while supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in the stockbroking industry with equity and/or options processing.
• Strong understanding of trust account rules and settlement processes via custodians.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and familiarity with back-office systems.
• Sharp attention to detail, numerical accuracy and good communication skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn quickly and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash settlements including trust account reconciliations, batch runs, money market payments, and settlement with the ASX.
• Handle deposits, journals, payments, and real-time transfers (RTGS/telegraphic) with accuracy.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, banking partners, and external stakeholders to resolve queries and support settlements.
• Identify and recommend improvements to settlement procedures and maintain clear documentation.

Skills

Stockbroking experience

Trust accounts

MS Office

Back-office systems

Attention to detail

Tools

Back-office systems

Job description

If you also believe that everyone should be able to achieve their financial potential, then you’ll love contributing to CMC Markets’ company vision of providing the ultimate trading experience. Seize the opportunity to progress your career in the fintech industry by joining a global leader in CFD trading and share investing. Grow yourself personally and professionally with a company that’s growing with you, by global expansion and product offering. We’re seeking a Cash Operations Executive to join our team and drive the efficient, accurate, and timely processing of Equity, Derivatives, and Crypto cash settlements. You’ll succeed by bringing strong attention to detail, numerical precision, and a curiosity to learn in a dynamic financial environment. If you’re collaborative, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced settlements team, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in financial operations and make a meaningful impact.

We’re always on the lookout for great people.

Why You’ll like working here

• Continuous learning: Our generous L&D program covers both technical, performance and leadership training, ensuring you're always learning new skills.
• Leave benefits: Be recognised for each year of service by accruing up to 5 extra days of annual leave. Enjoy your birthday off to spend time with family and friends, on us! Utilise a free annual charity day to give back to your community.
• Unlimited access to a dedicated benefits & wellbeing hub where you can save money through various retailer discounts, and make use of a variety of resources that will enhance your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Collaboration: We believe that great things happen when smart people work together, that’s why we’ve made the decision to work five days in the office.
• $O Trades: Staff & family trading accounts with CMC Markets Invest have access to the best brokerage rates in the market - $0 trades for all domestic and international equity orders!
• Office perks: Help yourself to free breakfast cereals, condiments, and coffee to fuel your workday. Our culture club provides opportunities for everyone whether you’re into fitness, pizza making classes, socialising or bringing out your competitive side in trivia or lawn bowls!

What you’ll be working on

You’ll join an experienced team of Cash Operations Executives and help ensure the accurate and timely processing of a wide range of settlements.

• Manage daily cash settlements including trust account reconciliations, batch runs, money market payments, and settlement with the ASX.
• Handle deposits, journals, payments, and real-time transfers (RTGS/telegraphic) while ensuring accuracy.
• Liaise and collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, banking partners, and external stakeholders to resolve queries and support smooth settlements.
• Identify and recommend improvements to settlement procedures and maintain clear documentation adhering to service and compliance standards.

What will help you be successful?

• Experience in the stockbroking industry, ideally with equity and/or options processing.
• A strong understanding of trust account rules and settlement processes through custodians.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and familiarity with back-office systems.
• Sharp attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and excellent communication skills.
• The ability to stay organised and proactive, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to learn quickly and build positive relationships across teams.

The things we live by

CMC Markets is powered by our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and are able to do their best work. We don’t just value differences and unique perspectives, we seek them out and we invite them in, because we know it will lead to better outcomes for everyone.

Please be vigilant when applying for jobs online. CMC Markets will never request personal identification details, such as Date of Birth or Tax File Number prior to an offer being made. If your initial application is successful, regardless of whether you've applied directly or through an approved recruiter, you will always liaise with a representative from CMC's Talent Acquisition team. We will only discuss a role you have formally applied for via phone or email (CMC Markets email address); and never via Facebook or Telegram.

CMC Markets is one of the world’s first ever fin-tech companies and was launched in 1989 to break down the barriers of financial trading and make trading accessible to everyone. Our mission is to use our award-winning, Next Generation trading platform and unparalleled client service to empower millions of people to have the best trading experience out there. Our clients can trade on thousands of instruments using the best technology, supported by sophisticated charting, competitive pricing and automated execution. We’re trusted by investors globally, but also by banks, brokers, funds and trading desks through our top-tier liquidity institutional offering, enabling these businesses to expand into new markets and increase revenue potential. We were recently listed on the FTSE250, and our business continues to go from strength to strength as we continue to invest in our technology and our people.