Equity Operations Associate - 12M FTC (Maternity Cover)

Moomoo ANZ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Moomoo ANZ is seeking an Operations Associate to manage day-to-day settlement and operational risk within our Australian business. You will oversee FX and stock settlement, client shares transfers, and Corporate Actions, while collaborating with compliance and finance to maintain robust AML/KYC controls.

The role involves monitoring risk metrics, testing controls, and driving process improvements to enhance execution quality and efficiency in a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Operations/Settlement/Remittance in financial or brokerage firms or crypto context is highly desired.
• Degree holder in Finance, Accounting or related disciplines.
• Sound knowledge of ASIC and AUSTRAC regulations.
• Self-motivated with an analytical mindset and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent presentation and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Access and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily securities settlement and remittance operations, including FX and stock settlement.
• Facilitate client shares transfer process.
• Manage Corporate Actions domestically and internationally.
• Monitor operational and risk metrics and escalate issues.
• Collaborate with customer service and marketing to enhance customer experiences.
• Manage liquidity and minimize risk with the finance team.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce risk.
• Collaborate with compliance to maintain AML/KYC programs.
• Test controls to ensure execution quality with venues.
• Update procedures and workflows in response to regulatory changes.
• Daily reconciliation of client/exchange/broker trades and positions; prepare daily funding requirements.
• Liaise with clients and counterparties to resolve settlement issues.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Presentation skills

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Excel

Access

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Operations Associate will manage day-to-day operations, including overseeing the settlement process, monitoring operational risks, and contributing to the Operations team of our Australian business. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversight of daily securities settlement and remittance operations, encompassing FX and stock settlement to ensure the accurate and timely execution of all instructions
• Facilitating client shares transfer process
• Managing Corporate Actions, both domestically and internationally
• Vigilantly monitoring operational and risk metrics, promptly escalating potential issues or anomalies
• Collaborating with customer service and marketing teams to enhance customer experiences
• Skilfully managing liquidity and minimizing risk in coordination with the finance team
• Identifying and implementing initiatives to enhance operational processes and reduce risk
• Close collaboration with compliance teams to maintain a robust AML and KYC program
• Testing controls to guarantee customers receive exceptional execution quality with venues
• Formulating, reviewing, and enhancing operational procedures and workflows in response to regulatory changes and business conditions
• Daily reconciliation of client/exchange/broker trades and positions, along with preparation of daily funding requirements
• Liaising with clients and counterparties to address settlement issues and resolve discrepancies
• Active participation in projects and implementation of new business/system enhancements
• Planning and executing system User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Job Description

The Operations Associate will manage day-to-day operations, including overseeing the settlement process, monitoring operational risks, and contributing to the Operations team of our Australian business. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversight of daily securities settlement and remittance operations, encompassing FX and stock settlement to ensure the accurate and timely execution of all instructions
• Facilitating client shares transfer process
• Managing Corporate Actions, both domestically and internationally
• Vigilantly monitoring operational and risk metrics, promptly escalating potential issues or anomalies
• Collaborating with customer service and marketing teams to enhance customer experiences
• Skilfully managing liquidity and minimizing risk in coordination with the finance team
• Identifying and implementing initiatives to enhance operational processes and reduce risk
• Close collaboration with compliance teams to maintain a robust AML and KYC program
• Testing controls to guarantee customers receive exceptional execution quality with venues
• Formulating, reviewing, and enhancing operational procedures and workflows in response to regulatory changes and business conditions
• Daily reconciliation of client/exchange/broker trades and positions, along with preparation of daily funding requirements
• Liaising with clients and counterparties to address settlement issues and resolve discrepancies
• Active participation in projects and implementation of new business/system enhancements
• Planning and executing system User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Requirements

• Minimum5 years of experience in Operations/Settlement/Remittance gained in financial or brokerage firms, or crypto related context is highly desired;
• Degree holder in Finance, Accounting or related disciplines:
• Sound knowledge of the relevant rules and regulations of ASIC and AUSTRAC;
• Self-motivated, with a good analytical mindset and ability to work under pressure;
• Excellent presentation and problem solving skills;
• Proficient in Excel, Access and Microsoft Office Suite