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Senior Associate - Equities Back Office Settlements

The Equities Operations team is part of the wider global Corporate Operations Group and supports the Institutional Equities trading business in Macquarie Capital. Our team is responsible for handling post-trade life cycle controls for equities trading in global markets including trade allocation, settlement, funding, reconciliation, and client management.

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 31 markets and with 56 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.

You will be responsible for performing daily monitoring of critical operational functions and controls to ensure the timely and accurate settlement of equity trades in both the Australian and New Zealand markets. You will work closely with the Trading Desk, Middle Office, and external clients to promptly address exceptions and inquiries, ensuring smooth post-trade operations. Additionally, you will identify and implement process transformations that enhance controls, increase efficiencies, and improve the overall client experience.

You will get valuable exposure to the post-trade lifecycle of equity transactions and work closely with various departments, including Corporate Operations, Macquarie Capital, Finance, and Risk. Through these responsibilities, you will gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of a market-leading global brokerage business, while leveraging your technical expertise to drive innovation and operational excellence.

- A tertiary degree in Commerce, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related discipline
- Excellent communication and prioritisation skills, along with a forward-thinking approach to risk management
- A curious mindset and strong attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and display a proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving
- Knowledge and experience in Global Equity markets and Equity Capital Markets is highly regarded
- Proficiency in Alteryx, VBA, and Power BI is valuable.

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 employment type, include:

- 1 wellbeing leave day per year
- Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
- Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
- 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
- Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
- Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
- 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

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.

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.

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