Equity Operations AssociateNew

Talent Web Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Web Recruitment partners with a leading fintech in Australia to hire an Equity Operations Associate on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role focuses on end-to-end corporate actions processing for Australian and international markets, securities settlement, and risk management.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in equities operations and strong Excel capabilities. You will communicate with clients, support regulatory compliance (ASIC/AUSTRAC), and contribute to process improvements and

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in equities operations, settlements, custody, or corporate actions.
• Hands-on corporate actions processing for domestic and international markets.
• Strong understanding of operational risk and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of ASIC and AUSTRAC regulatory requirements.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting.

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 escalated issues where required.
• Support liquidity management, client servicing, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Contribute to process improvement, system enhancements, UAT testing, and operational projects.

Skills

Corporate actions experience

Equities operations

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Excel

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 escalated 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.