Our client is a leading US global trading institution , and is expanding its high-performing trade management middle office division in the Sydney CBD office . This institutional trading support team functions as a primary operational engine across the Australian and broader APAC markets , ensuring bulletproof risk management and process execution for some of the region's most sophisticated trading desks. In this role, you will act as a critical bridge between elite trading pods and global clearing networks, operating in a fast-paced environment where multi-asset precision is paramount.

Responsibilities

Multi-Asset Trade Management: Oversee the end-to-end processing of complex financial instruments, managing trade flows across OTC trading, equity derivatives, futures, and options .

Prime Brokerage Liaison: Maintain continuous, high-touch operational contact with prime brokers , clearing houses, and international custody agents to ensure seamless market connectivity.

Risk Mitigation & Reconciliations: Direct the daily validation of cash positions, transaction entries, and inventory levels, swiftly investigating and eliminating ledger discrepancies.

Desk & Stakeholder Advisory: Act as the primary operational partner for active trading desks, resolving execution queries and translating complex market events into clear administrative actions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner dynamically with risk management, treasury, legal, and engineering teams to ensure regulatory compliance and robust systems performance.

Workflow Automation & Controls:



Identify operational vulnerabilities and introduce structural improvements, utilizing data-driven tools to minimize manual workflows.

Market Expansion & Readiness: Assist in structural preparedness and control design for expanding regional portfolios, including emerging energy derivatives and physical asset frameworks.

Ideal Background:

Institutional Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of dedicated middle-office or trade operations experience within a premier global investment bank, elite market maker, or sophisticated hedge fund environment.

Product Mastery: Advanced understanding of the derivative trade lifecycle, with proven expertise handling listed options, futures, and complex OTC/bilateral transactions .

Sector Familiarity: Prior exposure to, or a keen interest in, energy markets, global commodities, or cross-border APAC trading networks is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Technical Aptitude: A strong baseline understanding of business intelligence or scripting resources (such as standard automation frameworks, data querying languages, or macro scripts) to help scale internal controls.

Professional Resilience: Demonstrated ability to remain composed, analytical, and highly precise during periods of peak market volatility or tight settlement windows.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-calibre global banking and trading workplace that offers clear paths for internal mobility and unmatched exposure to complex, cross-border financial products. The firm promotes a collaborative, high-performance culture and provides a highly competitive institutional remuneration package.

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📌 OTC Middle Office Analyst (Sydney)
🏢 Anton Murray Consulting
📍 Sydney