Equity Operations Associate

TalentWeb Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentWeb Consulting is seeking an Equity Operations Associate for a leading global fintech investment and trading platform in Sydney, Australia. You will manage end-to-end corporate actions and oversee settlements and reconciliations for domestic and international markets.

The role requires 3+ years in equities operations, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent Excel/problem-solving skills. Fixed-term, with potential extension or permanence, based in Sydney.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in equities operations, settlements, custody, corporate actions, or securities services within a brokerage, financial services, or investment environment.
• Hands-on experience managing mandatory and voluntary corporate actions.
• Strong understanding of operational risk, reconciliations, and securities settlements.
• Knowledge of ASIC and AUSTRAC regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end corporate actions processing across Australian and international markets.
• Oversee daily securities settlement, stock transfers, cash movements and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve settlement exceptions and operational discrepancies.
• Monitor operational risks and elevate issues where required.
• Support liquidity management, client servicing, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Contribute to process improvement, system enhancements, UAT testing, and operational projects.

Skills

Excel

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

The Hiring Organisation & Role Objective

Our client is a leading global investment and trading platform that empowers millions of investors through advanced technology, professional-grade tools and investor education. The Australia and New Zealand business forms part of a global organisation operating across multiple international markets, combining local expertise with the scale, innovation and resources of a world-class fintech company.

The Equity Operations Associate will support the day-to-day running of equities business. The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on corporate actions experience, managing both domestic and international events across listed securities, while ensuring accurate processing, reconciliation, client communications, and risk management.

*This is initially a 12-month fixed term contract with view for extension or conversion to permanent*.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end corporate actions processing across Australian and international markets.
• Oversee daily securities settlement, stock transfers, cash movements and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve settlement exceptions and operational discrepancies.
• Monitor operational risks and elevate issues where required.
• Support liquidity management, client servicing, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Contribute to process improvement, system enhancements, UAT testing, and operational projects.

About You

• 3+ years' experience in equities operations, settlements, custody, corporate actions, or securities services within a brokerage, financial services, or investment environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing mandatory and voluntary corporate actions.
• Strong understanding of operational risk, reconciliations, and securities settlements.
• Knowledge of ASIC and AUSTRAC regulatory requirements.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel and problem solving skills.