Trading Operations Senior Associate - Equities - Middle Office

Join our Equities Operations team, which is part of Macquarie’s global Corporate Operations Group, and support the Equities trading business by managing the full post‑trade lifecycle across global markets. The team oversees key functions such as trade allocation, booking, settlement, funding, reconciliation and client management. Working closely with Front Office, Finance, Risk, and other Corporate Operations teams, they ensure seamless operational control and delivery across the trading process.

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.

What role will you play?

You will work with the Equities Middle Office team to provide support on equity trading activities across the Australian and New Zealand markets, including booking trades, performing cash reconciliations, and monitoring risks arising from daily trading activity. You will be involved in handling allocations, confirmations, exception management, and coordinating with Front Office and Settlements to resolve trade issues.

In addition, you will also prepare reports for senior management and contribute to process improvement through automation, simplification and innovation.

What You Offer

• Knowledge of global equity markets, equity products, and Equity Capital Markets
• Experience with Omgeo, IRESS, OMS; Alteryx and Power BI are an advantage
• High attention to detail with strong focus on output quality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Forward‑thinking risk mindset with a solid understanding of operational controls.
  
  

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if youre excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

Benefits

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 eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 5 days carers leave of immediate family members on top of annual leave
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Voluntary parental medical insurance plan for married employees
• Wellbeing benefits, sessions and events to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including a comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• 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
  
  

About Corporate Operations Group

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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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, 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.

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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