Graduate Market Operations Associate

Entry level role across trading accounts and investment products

Your new company 
Our client is a leading Australian financial services organisation with millions of customers nationwide. Known for its strong brand, market-leading technology and commitment to employee development, the business provides a range of investment, trading and wealth solutions to individuals and organisations across Australia.
Due to continued growth, multiple opportunities have become available within their Operations division. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to launch a long-term career within financial services, markets and investment operations with one of Australia's most recognised financial institutions.
Your new role 
Working within a high-performing Operations team, you will support a range of activities that help ensure customer accounts, transactions and investment-related services are processed accurately and efficiently.Your responsibilities may include:

• Reviewing and processing customer applications and documentation
• Performing account administration and maintenance activities
• Conducting verification and compliance-related checks
• Supporting transaction and operational processing activities
• Managing and updating information across multiple systems
• Communicating with internal stakeholders and customers via written correspondence
• Investigating and resolving processing exceptions
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within required service levels

These are back-office positions that offer exposure to operational risk, compliance, customer lifecycle management and financial markets operations.  Full training, coaching and ongoing support will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to transition into financial services.
What you'll need to succeed 
This opportunity is designed for individuals at the start of their financial services career. Whether you have recently completed your degree or have gained customer service or administration experience in retail, hospitality or another professional environment, this role offers a genuine pathway into the financial services industry.
You may be:

• A recent graduate in Finance, Commerce, Business, Economics or a related discipline
• Someone with customer service experience gained through retail, hospitality or another service-based environment
• An early-career professional with up to 12 months of corporate, administration or operations experience

In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• A proactive and positive attitude
• Strong written communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A genuine interest and enthusiasm to build a career in financial services, particularly investments, trading and/or capital markets

Previous financial services experience is not required. Full training and support will be provided.

What you'll get in return 

• An outstanding entry point into the financial services industry
• Exposure to investment and markets-related operations
• Structured training and ongoing mentoring
• Career pathways into broader operations and financial services functions
• Experience working for a highly respected Australian organisation
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Hybrid arrangements with working from home available following successful completion of training
• Potential opportunities for extension and permanent career progression for high-performing individuals. Permanent work rights are highly regarded

What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email one to fiona.russell@hays.com.au
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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