Contract Administrator

MSC Group Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Workplace flexibility

Work variety

Supportive culture

Job summary

MSC Group is a trusted provider of corporate trust, custody and related services with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and KL. This Sydney-based role focuses on contract management, legal operations and governance within a dynamic financial services environment.

The role requires a tertiary degree in Law/Business/Commerce or related discipline and at least 3 years’ experience in contract administration, corporate trust or funds/capital markets.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage contract lifecycles across multiple mandates.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills for complex agreements.
• Knowledge of financial services regulation and fiduciary responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and coordinate execution of documents including syndicated facilities, loan notes, mortgages, trust deeds and SLAs.
• Maintain contract registers and ensure accurate filing of executed agreements.
• Monitor contractual obligations, renewal dates and reporting requirements.
• Monitor service delivery obligations and escalate breaches or risks.
• Coordinate documentation for asset servicing, custody, corporate actions and reporting obligations.
• Support trustee appointments and documentation across structured finance and debt issuances.
• Collaborate with arrangers, issuers, noteholders, advisers and security providers to align documentation.
• Ensure contracts comply with regulatory requirements and governance frameworks.
• Provide advice to senior management on contractual matters and risks.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Law/Business/Commerce degree

Job description

MSC Group is an established, highly credentialed provider of corporate trust, intermediary and administration services to Australian and international fund managers, listed and unlisted corporates, fintech businesses and other finance service providers.

MSC Group’s trustee company, MSC Trustees, and related entities are active across a range of finance and investment markets including property, equities, derivatives and debt markets. Core services include fund and debenture/note trusteeship, security trusteeship, escrow and agency services as well as fund administration and accounting.

MSC Group's custody services company, MSC Certane, provides secure and custody services to retail and wholesale managed investment schemes. Services include asset safekeeping and reconciliation, securities settlement, corporate actions, payment processing, and custodian governance, complemented by tailored fund administration solutions.

MSC Group operates offices in Melbourne, Sydney and KL. This role is located in Sydney

For further information, please refer to the corporate website atwww.msc.group

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Documentation

Review, negotiate and coordinate execution of documents, including syndicated facility agreements, loan note subscription agreements, mortgages, trust deeds, custody agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), fee schedules, and contract variations.

Manage contract lifecycles including onboarding, amendments, leases, incentive deeds, consents, renewals, notations, and terminations.

Maintain contract registers and ensure accurate filing of executed agreements and related documents.

Monitor key contractual obligations, renewal dates, and reporting requirements.

Custody Services

Monitor service delivery obligations and escalates breaches, variations, or operational risks.

Responding to and resolving client and counterparty queries regarding contracts, transactions, assets and services

Coordinate documentation relating to asset servicing, safekeeping, corporate actions, and reporting obligations.

Corporate Trustee Services

Support documentation for trustee appointments across structured finance transactions, debt capital markets issuances, securitisations, escrow arrangements, and security trustee structures.

Liaise with transaction parties including arrangers, issuers, noteholders, legal advisers, and security providers to coordinate documentation requirements.

Risk, Legal, Compliance & Reporting

Ensure contracts align with regulatory requirements, fiduciary obligations, and internal governance frameworks.

Working with internal legal and external law firms in review of documentation, transaction management, regulatory actions and legal disputes.

Support regulatory reviews, audits, and internal compliance assessments.

Respond to internal and client inquiries relating to contractual rights and obligations.

Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Finance, and Relationship Managers to ensure seamless service delivery.

Provide advice to senior management on contractual matters requiring attention and implement approved decisions.

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in contract. administration, legal operations, corporate trust, custody, funds management, structured finance, or capital markets.

Strong understanding of corporate trustee structures and custody operating models.

Knowledge of financial services regulation and fiduciary responsibilities.

High attention to detail with strong document management capability.

Commercial awareness and risk management mindset.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple complex mandates simultaneously.

Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

We offer a workplace with a supportive culture, competitive salary, and range of great benefits, including work variety, and workplace flexibility.

As an equal opportunity employer, MSC Group values employee diversity and we are committed to building a more inclusive workplace. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Due to high volume of applications only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.