Executive, Trade Support and Collateral Management | Market Services
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Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$190,000 - $320,000 /year
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Career level
Entry to Mid Level
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Experience
2 – 4 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Executive, Trade Support and Collateral Management | Market Services, based out of their corporate offices in Sydney, Australia. This appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized financial organization that combines entrepreneurial empowerment, disciplined risk governance, and a merit-based career trajectory.
Corporate Operations Group steers the technological infrastructure, operational platforms, enterprise data ecosystems, and business services supporting Macquarie’s worldwide operations. In this role, the successful candidate will work alongside seasoned industry professionals to optimize mission-critical processes, manage risk effectively, and deliver commercially impactful solutions across key markets.
Opportunity Overview & Quick Facts
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Spearhead managing collateral governance, margin call operations, and liquidity management workflows that support Securities Borrowing & Lending, Equity Finance and derivative products.
- Serve 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.
- Actively advance and support the continuous evolution and modernization of operational support frameworks, delivering solutions that enhance quality, velocity and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to 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.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- 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.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively in a fast-paced environment, meet strict deadlines and contribute positively within a collaborative team setting.
- 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 Macquarie Offers
- Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
- Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
- Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
- Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
- Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly on Macquarie Careers Portal
This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.
