Middle Office Analyst

At Mako we believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation in pursuit of our collective ambition; excellence in trading. Our diverse community is connected through a commitment to being the best we can be with the highest standards of integrity.

Join the Middle Office team which is responsible for looking after middle-office functions for multiple trading desks across the globe. Asset classes covered include derivatives on Cash Equities Fixed Income FX and Commodities.

As a Middle Office Analyst you will regularly liaise with a range of departments across the business including the trading floor finance risk management and software development. You will also develop relationships with third parties such as Clearers Exchanges and Brokers.

The role will be based in Sydney but will work closely with the existing Middle Office team based in London.

What youll be involved in:

• Reconciling affirming and confirming trades and positions for our trading business
• Producing and reconciling P&L and net liquidation
• Reconciling and analysing fees
• Reviewing alerts from Makos Trade Surveillance system
• Processing corporate actions and dividends
• Managing equity Settlements which involves liaising with traders clearers and brokers to ensure timely settlement of trades
• Re-engineering and enhancing current processes
• Producing revenue analysis
• Operationally supporting Makos growth into new markets

What we need from you:

Required Skills

• A degree in a Mathematics Science Economics based subject or equivalent
• 1 years middle/back-office experience in financial services
• Process orientated with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management & organisational skills
• Interest in financial markets
• Team orientated and willing and able to actively assist in projects to re-engineer and re-design operational process

Desired Skills

• Competence in SQL
• Familiarity with a scripting language such as Python

We are Mako

At Mako we are welcoming inclusive and collaborative. We work fast and smart in a supportive and dress-down environment that allows colleagues to be themselves and achieve great things. We uphold the principles of a flat structure that offers unrivalled engagement with senior leadership and career development opportunities. We have a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible leave
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Healthcare allowance
• Comprehensive insurance benefits for life and salary continuance
• Employee wellbeing guidance and support
• Novated car leasing
• Generous paid parental leave scheme
• Opportunity to become involved in the rewarding work of the Mako foundation

About Mako

Mako is a leading options market maker with a global trading footprint. It has been at the forefront of options market making since 1999 from the open outcry trading pits to screen trading and automated algorithmic execution strategies that are driving the future of the industry.

From offices in London Dublin Amsterdam Singapore Sydney Brisbane and Chengdu Mako offers the best-in-class liquidity solutions across Equities Fixed Income Commodities and FX derivatives markets and prides itself in its entrepreneurial collaborative and philanthropic culture.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process please email and we will arrange this.

For further information on the Mako Group please refer to our website: .

Mako does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruiters or search firms and will not pay any fees to such firms without a signed agreement.