Senior Operations Associate - Equity Derivatives

Anton Murray Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton Murray Consulting is seeking a Senior Operations Associate to support a trading team focused on Equity Derivatives and ETFs. You will bring 5+ years in a middle office role with strong corporate actions knowledge and a track record in reconciliation and trade support.

The role expects leadership experience, the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, and collaboration with brokers and internal teams to streamline processes and onboarding of new relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years in a middle office style role covering ETFs/equities/derivatives and corporate actions.
• Experience with reconciliation of position, cash, and trade activity and settlement flow.
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving trading environment and build relationships with brokers.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of position, cash, and trade activity prior to Market open.
• Reconcile front office estimates to prime broker reporting.
• Analyze accruals including capital & interest charges, expenses, and commissions.
• Price validation of EOD trader closes.
• Liaise with external parties to resolve discrepancies.
• Contribute to system improvements to streamline daily processes.
• Support growth into new products and markets.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance for onboarding relationships.
• Support desk to manage Margin obligations.
• Maintain operational processes per regulatory framework.

Skills

Equities/ETFs/derivatives knowledge

Corporate actions

Reconciliation

Trade support

Team leadership

Analytical mindset

Fast-paced environment

Education

Finance/investment coursework

Tools

SQL

VBA

Python

Job description

Senior Operations Associate - Equity Derivatives

An exceptional, senior trading operations position has become available working in direct support of a Trading team focussed on Equity Derivatives and ETF’s.

This position would suit an experienced operations, trade support or middle office professional who has previous experience with a global investment bank, fund manager or trading firm and seeking to support a high-performing team of traders.

The ideal applicant would have at least 5 + years experience within a middle office style role covering either ETF’s / equity derivatives /equities and have good corporate actions knowledge and expertise. Prior team leading, supervisory or management experience is also highly regarded.

Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation of position, cash, and trade activity prior to Market open.
• Ability to reconcile front office estimates to prime broker reporting.
• Analysing Accruals including Capital & Interest charges, expenses, and commissions
• Price Validation of Trader EOD close prices.
• Liaise with external parties to resolve any position/cash discrepancies.
• Contribute to system improvement to help streamline daily processes.
• Support the business in its growth and expansion into new products and Markets.
• Working with legal and compliance for onboarding new relationships
• Support desk to effectively manage their Margin obligations.
• Maintaining and managing operational processes as per regulatory framework

We are looking for high calibre people who possess the following competencies:

• Around 5+ years previous experience in financial services industry and completion of finance/investment related course work a plus
• Strong knowledge of equities/ ETFs/ equity derivatives and corporate actions
• A person who excels in a fast-moving environment, self-starter, and resourceful in solving problems
• Have an in-depth knowledge of handling trade flow through to settlement
• Knowledge/Experience of Asian Markets a preference
• Ability to build strong and positive relationships both internally and with Broker contacts.
• Strive for efficiencies and to challenge the status quo to drive changes.
• Ability to prioritise based on materiality and risk considerations.
• Analytical mindset when tackling issues.
• Knowledge of SQL, VBA and Python would be highly regarded