Do you thrive to build a financial services career with the Operations department, honing skills that provide long term development? A fantastic opportunity currently exists for a driven and thoughtful individual to join our dynamic Cash Equities Settlements team within the Market Operations Division of Macquarie based in Sydney.
The Equities Settlements team sit within the Market Operations Division and primarily support the Institutional Equites business at Macquarie. We are the interface between deal origination and post trade control. Working closely with a number of divisions within Macquarie, the primary focus is timely and accurate completion of daily settlements by adhering to robust compliance and risk controls.
In this role you will be responsible for settlement of Equity trades in the Australian markets via CHESS, using SYNANG (our Settlements System).
Working closely with other members of the team, you will be assessing and managing risk from the daily activity of the Equities trading desk. You will be responsible for monitoring stock positions required to meet market obligation and arranging RTGS payments and stock transfers for non DvP settled trades.
The role will see you liaising with our Middle Office team and external clients and custodians (both domestic and offshore) regarding booking and matching exceptions, as well as building direct relationships and liaising directly with Equities trading desk and senior management.
You will be driving the internal objective principals of Automate-Simplify-Innovate and will have input and autonomy to drive and improve operational robustness and risk reduction, and challenge existing processes using innovative mindset to question the status quo.
Key to your success will be your strong attention to detail, combined with a demonstrated ability to work well in under pressure, in a fast-paced environment. You would ideally have completed an undergraduate Degree in Commerce or a business-related area and possess exceptional communication and prioritisation skills.
Experience with CHESS or a background in VBA, SQL or Python would be an advantage.
If you have a strong risk mindset, are a team player who can work in a methodical manner and accept accountability and ownership of tasks, then this is the role for you. Take the next step in your career and apply now.
About the Corporate Operations Group
The Corporate Operations Group brings together specialist support services in Digital Transformation & Data, Technology, Operations, Human Resources, Business Services, Business Improvement & Strategy, and the Macquarie Group Foundation. We deliver service excellence to ensure Macquarie is open for business, deliver on transformational change, invest in our people and have deep relationships with our customers.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable environment enables us to deliver innovative and sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If our purpose of ‘empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future’ is as inspiring to you as it is to us, please apply. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways.
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage candidates to speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you, and the type of working arrangements that would help you thrive.
