Fixed Income Settlements Officer - Austraclear Experience Essential

Rate: $45 per hour plus super
Contract: 12 months (Some potential of extension)
Location: CBD (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Are you an experienced Fixed Income Settlements professional with strong Austraclear expertise? Join a dynamic operations team in a critical role where your attention to detail, communication skills, and risk-focused mindset will be highly valued.

About the Role:
You will be responsible for coordinating and executing the settlement of Fixed Income DVP and cash trades via Austraclear, managing settlement day functions, and ensuring accurate and timely funding and reconciliation of Fixed Income Currency accounts. This role demands proactive issue resolution, effective communication with internal teams and clients, and strict adherence to risk, compliance, and audit standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and execute Fixed Income DVP and cash trade settlements in Austraclear

Monitor Austraclear functions throughout the settlement day, identifying and resolving issues promptly

Reconcile and fund Fixed Income Currency accounts accurately and on time

Escalate and follow up on failing or unmatched trades

Reconcile and facilitate intercompany settlements

Liaise regularly with traders, confirmation teams, internal stakeholders, and external clients

Source and manage Static Settlement Instructions (SSI) and counterparty/instrument setups

Professionally resolve trade differences through detailed communication via email and phone

Investigate and resolve nostro and cash breaks related to unmatched ledgers

Complete daily reporting and uphold team controls and procedures

What We're Looking For:

Demonstrated experience with Austraclear and Fixed Income settlements is essential

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

A control and risk-focused approach to your work

Confidence in escalating issues appropriately to management and trading desks

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required

Adaptable attitude with eagerness to learn and take on new challenges

Commitment to working within audit, compliance, and procedural frameworks

If you have proven Austraclear experience and thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to take the next step in your Fixed Income Settlements career.

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