Sydney Investment Banking Contract or Temporary
An opportunity has arisen in the Equity Trade Support team at this prestigious bulge bracket investment bank, based in Sydney.
The role will be hired at the Associate level, requiring 3-7 years of experience.
The team is responsible for liaising with equities, derivatives, and program desk traders, interacting with domestic and offshore divisions to facilitate timely and accurate settlement, reconciliations with the ASX, and accurate books and balances and trade booking functions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work with program traders, cash dealers, and Clicks operators to ensure trading system parity
* Coordinate and facilitate resolution of trade discrepancies (liaison with desk, IT)
* Complete Equity and Derivative trade bookings
* Work with the program desk on setting up / facilitating domestic and international trading details, including liaison with offshore offices
* Australian equity product setup
* Become involved in projects / strategic work as required
* Liaise with local and global IT teams to ensure that trades flow through systems correctly
* Collate monthly management reporting data
Requirements:
* Around 3-8 years of experience in a middle office/trade support capacity at a global investment bank in Australia
* 2+ years' experience working within an equity middle office
* Experience working with AU/NZ markets an advantage
* Ability to work under pressure for long hours
* Ability to work with colleagues in offshore locations, maintain communication and build rapport with these colleagues
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Initiative
* Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage daily workflow
* Ability to work through and close out problems
Qualifications/Experience:
* 3-8 years' financial markets experience, with 2 + years in varied trade support role