Sydney Asset Management Permanent 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
