Job Description

Susquehanna is looking for an Operations Analyst to join our Sydney office. As an Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for helping the day to day running of the back office for Susquehanna. This will entail position reconciliations, ensuring trades are captured in an efficient and timely manner and positions are accurate and reconciled to external brokers, produce accurate daily Profit and Loss, and ensure a strong control framework throughout the complete trade life cycle, whilst support the growth of the organisation.

What you’ll do

• Reconciliation of position, cash, and trade activity prior to Market open.
• Ability to reconcile front office estimates to prime broker reporting.
• Analysing Accruals including Capital & Interest charges, expenses, and commissions
• Price Validation of Trader EOD close prices.
• Liaise with external parties to resolve any position/cash discrepancies.
• Contribute to system improvement to help streamline daily processes.
• Support the business in its growth and expansion into new products and Markets.
• Working with legal and compliance for onboarding new relationships
• Support desk to effectively manage their Margin obligations.
• Maintaining and managing operational processes as per regulatory framework to ensure

What we’re looking for

• 4 + years of experience, working in a similar role within the financial markets
• A person who excels in a fast-moving environment, self-starter, and resourceful in solving problems
• Operational knowledge of financial markets
• Have an in-depth knowledge of handling trade flow through to settlement.
• Knowledge of Equity Derivatives and Equities. Commodity knowledge a bonus.
• Knowledge/Experience of Asian Markets a preference
• Ability to build strong and positive relationships both internally and with Broker contacts.

• Strive for efficiencies and to challenge the status quo to drive changes.

• Ability to prioritise based on materiality and risk considerations.
• Analytical mindset when tackling issues.
• Knowledge of SQL, VBA and Python would be highly regarded

What’s in it for you

• Our flat hierarchy enables you to drive meaningful impact, by leveraging your expertise and taking ownership.
• Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives.
• Additional leave entitlements including marriage leave and 2 bonus days annually.
• Fully stocked kitchen, with daily breakfast and lunch.
• Regular social, sporting and community events including annual poker tournament.
• Matched donations and corporate discounts.
• Explore our benefits and culture: link

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm founded by a group of friends who share a passion for game theory and probabilistic thinking. Our rigorous and analytical approach to decision making has led Susquehanna to become one of the largest and most successful proprietary trading firms in the world. In our offices around the globe, our employees are relentless problem solvers who collaborate to make optimal decisions.

What we do

Susquehanna’s deep integration of trading, technology and quant research makes us experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives. We handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day as both a market maker and market taker. Our efforts provide liquidity and ensure competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialized to allow for a deep understanding of the unique drivers of each asset class.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

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