Mars Recruitment is partnering with a leading asset management business to recruit a Derivatives Operations professional for their Sydney-based Investment Operations team. This hands-on role involves supporting the processing of derivatives trades across futures, options, swaps, and other structured products, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the trading desk and operational teams, gaining exposure to complex financial instruments and the opportunity to deepen expertise in middle-office operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting trade confirmation, settlement, reconciliations, and collateral management for derivatives instruments
• Assisting with regulatory reporting and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements
• Collaborating with portfolio managers, traders, risk, and technology teams to ensure operational efficiency
• Identifying process improvement opportunities and supporting enhancements to operational workflows
• Resolving operational issues and ensuring timely and accurate processing in a fast-paced environment
• Maintaining strong controls and adherence to risk management frameworks

About You

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in investment operations, middle-office, or financial services roles, ideally with exposure to derivatives
• Technical knowledge of derivative instruments (futures, options, swaps) and their operational lifecycle events
• Understanding of clearing, margining (VM/IM), and regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., ASIC, EMIR, MiFID II)
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with platforms such as AcadiaSoft, Aladdin, MarkitWire, ICE Link, TradeServ, or DTCC GTR is highly regarded

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For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact me directly on 02 9003 4928 or email, angela.stephan@marsrecruitment.com.au

All applications are handled with strict confidentiality.