What role will you play?
As a member of the Equity Derivatives and Trading Market Services team, you will play a key role in managing collateral and margining processes that support Securities Borrowing & Lending, Equity Finance and derivative products. You will act as a critical control point between Trading, Clients, Credit Risk, Custodians and Operations, you will help ensure effective collateral management, regulatory compliance and the mitigation of counterparty risk. Based on the trading floor, you will provide operational support to the Equity Derivatives and Trading business, which trades a broad range of listed and unlisted equity-based products across Australia, Asia, EMEA and the US.You will also contribute to the ongoing transformation of the support model, delivering solutions that enhance quality, velocity and scalability. Working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, your responsibilities will include managing daily collateral and margin call activities across global markets, monitoring collateral exposures and resolving disputes or settlement exceptions, performing reconciliations across collateral, cash, securities and client records, partnering with Front Office, Credit Risk, Legal and clients to optimise collateral utilisation, ensuring the timely delivery of client reporting and regulatory obligations, and supporting new business initiatives, technology enhancements and operating model transformation projects.
What you offer
- Strong middle office operations experience with a solid understanding of financial markets, combined with excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organisation.
- High attention to detail with the ability to balance day-to-day operational requirements while maintaining a broader, strategic perspective.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively in a fast-paced environment, meet strict deadlines and contribute positively within a collaborative team setting.
- Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, automation and operational efficiency, while maintaining a robust risk and control framework.
- Resilient and adaptable approach to problem-solving, with the ability to navigate change, escalate risks appropriately, overcome challenges in dynamic market conditions and support business transformation initiatives.
- Exposure to project management and change initiatives, a keen interest in leveraging emerging technologies and digital solutions, and knowledge of Securities Borrowing & Lending, Hedge Fund markets and evolving regulatory requirements is desirable.
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
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 services, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security.Inclusion at Macquarie
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.
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