IB Operations - Securities Specialist

UBS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS Group AG in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Securities Specialist (EE) to join the Securities Settlement team. You will process, reconcile, and transfer securities and cash, identify issues, and work with custodians and counterparties to ensure accurate end-to-end processing with strong controls.

The role requires 2–3 years in securities operations, a detail-focused approach, and the ability to improve workflows through automation and AI-assisted validation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on delivery across securities settlement operations and related processes.
• Strong investigation and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with risk controls and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to drive efficiency through automation and digital workflows.
• Attention to accuracy and client-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile cash and securities movements and positions to keep records accurate
• Execute processes and controls timely, accurately, and completely to support smooth day-to-day operations
• Investigate breaks and liaise with internal teams and external counterparties to resolve issues quickly
• Process transfers across equities, fixed income, funds, and other instruments to complete client transactions
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to process improvements and automation to optimize workflows
• Understand and manage operational risks and controls to reduce business impact

Skills

Securities settlement

Investigation

Risk and controls

Excel

Process improvement

Automation

AI output validation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Are you curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows?

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

345319BR

City

Sydney

Key Responsibilities

Are you curious to explore how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows?

Do you know how to take care of clients?

We're looking for a Securities Specialist (EE) to help us:

• Process and reconcile cash and securities movements and positions to keep records accurate
• Execute processes and controls timely, accurately, and completely to support smooth day-to-day operations
• Investigate breaks and liaise with internal teams and external counterparties to resolve issues quickly
• Process transfers across equities, fixed income, funds, and other instruments to complete client transactions
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to process improvements and automation to optimize workflows
• Understand and manage operational risks and controls to reduce business impact

The team

You’ll be working in the Securities Settlement team, based in Sydney, Australia. We process asset transfer requests accurately, efficiently, and on time, supported by strong controls and regulatory standards. Our work spans international securities and cash transfers across multiple asset classes, partnering with custodians, counterparties, and internal teams to manage end-to-end processing and resolve exceptions.

Your Skills And Experience

To succeed in this role, you bring:

• Hands-on delivery across securities settlement operations, including custody, settlement, clearing, and market infrastructure
• 2–3 years in the financial industry supporting securities operations and asset transfer processes
• Strong investigation skills to resolve failed, unmatched, or delayed transactions using root cause analysis
• Solid risk and control awareness to meet internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Practical execution of controls for asset ownership, account validation, authorizations, and segregation of duties
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel to analyze data, reconcile breaks, and improve operational accuracy
• Ability to drive process improvement, automation, and digital workflow enhancements aligned to policies
• Sound judgment to validate AI outputs and maintain high attention to detail

About Us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

We know that great work is never done alone. That is why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, We are more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that its our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We are dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That is why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, We are more than ourselves.

We are committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.