Company Overview
Join a leading Australian investment bank with a high-performing and collaborative culture. The firm operates across Equities, Fixed Income, and Derivatives, with a strong focus on delivering best-in-class service to institutional clients.

This opportunity sits within their Middle Office and broader Operations function, supporting Equity Finance and contributing to the wider trading and risk management process.

Role Overview
The individual will be responsible for daily collateral processes across equity finance and derivatives, ensuring accurate exposure management, timely margin calls, and effective risk mitigation. The role works closely with Front Office, Risk, Treasury, and external counterparties, providing critical support to trading activity. Exposure to fixed-income products is advantageous.

This is a fast-paced role suited to someone with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily collateral management tasks, including calculation and issuance of margin calls and responding to incoming calls.
• Monitor exposures across equity finance transactions, including stock borrow/loan, swaps, and repo activity.
• Reconcile collateral balances and investigate breaks, ensuring accurate and timely resolution.
• Liaise with Front Office, Risk, and Treasury teams to manage collateral requirements and support trading strategies.
• Manage relationships with external counterparties, custodians, and clearing brokers.
• Support the optimisation of collateral usage and contribute to liquidity and funding initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk frameworks.
• Assist in trade support functions related to equity finance and, where applicable, fixed income products.
• Participate in system enhancements, process improvements, and automation initiatives within Operations.
• Produce daily and monthly reporting for internal stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• 2-5 years' experience in a Middle Office, Collateral Management, Equity Finance, or related operations role (investment bank or asset manager preferred).
• Strong product knowledge across equities, stock borrow/loan, equity swaps; exposure to fixed income (bonds, repos) is highly regarded.
• Solid understanding of margining, exposures, and risk concepts.
• Experience with collateral platforms, OMS/PMS, or settlement systems (e.g., GMI, Triana, CTM, Aladdin, or similar).