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Our Equities Operations team is part of the wider global Corporate Operations Group and supports the Equities trading business in Macquarie Capital. The team is responsible for handling post-trade life cycle controls for equities trading in global markets including trade allocation, booking, settlement, funding, reconciliation, and client management. The team works in close collaboration with other departments across Corporate Operations, Front Office, Finance and Risk.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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You will be part of the Equities Middle Office team, based at the head office in Sydney. You will be responsible for booking equity trades in the Australian and New Zealand markets, and internal front and middle office cash reconciliations. Working closely with front office, you will assess and manage risk from the daily activity of the equities trading desk. You will be responsible for allocation, confirmation and control monitoring of exception trade flow.

The role will see you liaising with our Settlements teams regarding failing trades and matching issues, as well as compiling reports for senior management. You will be driving the internal objective principals of Automate-Simplify-Innovate, and will have input to improve operational robustness, risk reduction and challenge existing processes using your innovative mindset.

What you offer

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• Understanding of the controls, policies and procedures within the Middle Office function
• Knowledge and experience in global equity markets and products
• Attention to detail with uncompromising focus on output quality
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Forward thinking risk mindset and understanding of operational controls
• Experience with Omgeo, IRESS, and OMS, experience with Alteryx and Power BI is an advantage.

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.

About Corporate Operations Group

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In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie to deliver for our people, businesses, and their customers. We’re a global, collaborative team with deep expertise in technology, data, digital, market operations, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security.

Benefits

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Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include: 

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 
• One wellbeing leave day per year and up to five additional days leave based on length of service
• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave as well as benefits to support you as you transition to life as a working parent 
• Paid volunteer leave and donation matching 
• Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing 
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.