Senior Associate | Trade Settlement Operations

Macquarie Bank Limited; India; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Asset Management invites applications for a Senior Associate in Trade Settlement Operations. In this role, you will support trade confirmation, affirmation, settlement and post-trade oversight across asset classes, collaborating with brokers, custodians and internal teams to resolve exceptions and mitigate settlement risk.

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in finance or a related discipline, with experience in investment operations or middle office roles, and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in finance or related discipline with experience in investment operations.
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle across asset classes.
• Experience with settlement processes and post-trade reconciliation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support trade confirmation, affirmation, settlement and post-trade oversight.
• Collaborate with brokers, custodians, fund administrators and internal teams.
• Resolve exceptions and manage settlement risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement as capability expands.

Skills

Trade settlement

Asset operations

Middle office

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in finance or related discipline

Tools

BlackRock Aladdin

DTCC CTM

DTCC ALERT

Markit Wire

GTSS

Bloomberg

SWIFT

Custodian portals

Job description

Senior Associate | Trade Settlement Operations

Join our Investment Operations team within Macquarie Asset Management, where you will support global investment activity across a collaborative and high-performing middle office environment. You will help ensure trade lifecycle processes are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with operational, market and regulatory expectations.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

In this role, you will support trade confirmation, affirmation, settlement and post-trade oversight across a range of asset classes. You will work with brokers, counterparties, custodians, fund administrators, investment teams and internal stakeholders to resolve exceptions, manage settlement risks and contribute to continuous improvement as the Gurugram capability expands to support global middle office operations.

What you offer

• Tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, business, economics or a related discipline, with relevant experience in investment operations, trade support, middle office, custody or asset management.
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle, including trade capture, matching, confirmation, affirmation, allocation, settlement, fails management and post-settlement reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of one or more asset classes such as fixed income, equities, derivatives or foreign exchange, including related settlement conventions across global markets.
• Ability to investigate and resolve trade exceptions, settlement fails, cash and stock breaks, unmatched trades and reconciliation differences while escalating risks appropriately.
• Experience with systems and market utilities such as BlackRock Aladdin, DTCC CTM, DTCC ALERT, Markit Wire, GTSS, Bloomberg, SWIFT, and custodian portals will be advantageous.
• We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 26 weeks’ paid maternity leave or 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Company-subsidised childcare services
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover, the option to join parental medical insurance plan and virtual medical consultations extended to family members
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Macquarie Asset Management

Macquarie Asset Management is a leading global asset manager, trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage $A720 billion in assets. MAM provides clients with a diverse range of investment solutions that seek to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns. All figures as at 30 September 2025, excluding assets acquired by Nomura on 1 December 2025.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.