Graduate Investment Operations Analyst

**Description**:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated university graduate or penultimate year student to join the Betashares ETF Investment operations team as a Graduate Role - Investment Operations Analyst

This is a fantastic opportunity to accelerate your career in operations and work alongside an experienced, collaborative, and high-performing operations team in our fast-growing business. You will play an integral role in bringing new products to market and introducing new technology to help improve the efficiency of our day-to-day operations.

Full training and ongoing support are provided to ensure you hit the ground running and continue to grow your skillset and build a rewarding career.

The role will provide you with the opportunity to build knowledge and start a rewarding career in one of the most innovative and progressive financial services companies in Australia.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support trade operations team with managing and processing ETF Trades, ensuring smooth settlement and accurate data handling - liaising with custodians and third-party administrators.
- Support trade operations team in identifying areas for improvement in billing systems and reporting processes and contribute to the implementation of improvements.
- Respond to portfolio managers inquiries as appropriate, providing support and resolving issues related to operational processes.
- Work with the Assistant Manager to draft and update procedures for new tasks and operational processes, ensuring clarity and consistency.

**Skills, Knowledge and Expertise**:

- Experience in SQL, Python highly desirable
- Experience in managing or supporting project-based work, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
- Exceptional ability to identify discrepancies, spot trends, and ensure data accuracy.
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, commerce, or a related field is preferred.
- Familiarity with databases (VBA or other systems) to query, manage, and analyse data.
- Experience with trading software platforms (e.g. Eze OMS, Trader, Charles River, Aladdin,) is an advantage.
- Experience in drafting and implementing operational procedures for new processes or tasks.
- A strong mindset focused on driving continuous improvement in operational systems, processes, and workflows.
- Able to work both independently with mínimal supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Understanding of Australian accounting/tax concepts
- Genuine interest in financial markets and investment products is essential

**Benefits**:
**What We Offer**

Betashares believes our most important asset is our people and we are proud of the culture we have built - but we are always striving to be better. We want every Betashares employee to be doing their best work and developing their careers. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

- Continuous career development and training opportunities
- Access to a health and wellbeing platform with physical, mental, social and financial support programs available.
- Volunteering days off, so you can contribute to a cause that matters to you.
- Conveniently located CBD offices with fully stocked kitchens, team breakfasts and catered lunches on a regular basis.
- Fun and inclusive social events.

**Our Values**

As our business continues to grow, we’re committed to creating a workplace that gives us all the best opportunity to succeed, and that is enjoyable to be a part of. We prize ambition and drive, but equally we value honesty and humility.

We support each other, and we respect our clients and our competitors. Innovation is in our DNA, and we are always looking for better ways to do things and are willing to take measured risks and learn from our mistakes along the way.

**About Betashares**:
Betashares was founded in 2009 and launched with the vision to create intelligent and accessible investment solutions for Australian investors. Over the past decade our dedication to helping Australian investors achieve their financial goals has seen Betashares grow from ‘challenger’ to market leader, driving disruption and innovation in the exchange traded funds (ETFs) industry.

Betashares offers the broadest range of exchange traded funds on the ASX and is trusted by over a million investors. As of January 2025, Betashares manages over $46 billion in assets.

Betashares is continuing to grow and innovate with a strong focus on the customer, recently entering the superannuation sector and launching our retail wealth platform, Betashares Direct.

We currently have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand and a growing team of over 180 people.

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