Operational Desk Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Susquehanna International Group Full time

The Operations team is critical to our trading effort. We reconcile information and ideas in way that are accurate, compliant, controlled, and efficient. There are many tough issues to solve, and we are therefore looking for exceptional, smart people who can operate in our fast paced and collaborative arena.

In this role, you have a responsibility to support the desk’s adherence to regulatory laws and internal compliance policies. You will monitor and maintain the surveillance capabilities during the day-to-day desk operations. You will lead the development for processes and improvement of real time monitoring of the firm’s trading activity, ensuring continuous oversight and adherence to regulatory standards and internal controls. This role is required to collaborate closely with traders, operations and technology to be successful.

**What we're looking for**
- Bachelor’s Degree in related industry disciplines, preferably a finance or law related discipline.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel
- Preferred VBA or other programming languages
- Demonstratable experience in the financial markets arena and completion of finance/investment related coursework is preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of options, equity, and equity derivatives.
- Knowledge of Visual Basic / SQL would be advantageous
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
- Detail oriented; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and resourceful in solving problems
- Ability to move throughout the trading floor as needed
- Composure under pressure

What’s in it for you
- Our flat hierarchy enables you to drive meaningful impact, by leveraging your expertise and taking ownership.
- Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives.
- Additional leave entitlements including marriage leave and 2 bonus days annually.
- Fully stocked kitchen, with daily breakfast and lunch.
- Regular social, sporting and community events including annual poker tournament.
- Matched donations and corporate discounts.
- Explore our benefits and culture: link

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm founded by a group of friends who share a passion for game theory and probabilistic thinking. Our rigorous and analytical approach to decision making has led Susquehanna to become one of the largest and most successful proprietary trading firms in the world. In our offices around the globe, our employees are relentless problem solvers who collaborate to make optimal decisions.

What we do

Susquehanna’s deep integration of trading, technology and quant research makes us experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives. We handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day as both a market maker and market taker. Our efforts provide liquidity and ensure competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialized to allow for a deep understanding of the unique drivers of each asset class.

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