Middle Office Analyst

Job Title Middle Office Analyst (Australia) (6 Months Contract) Job Code Country: AU City Sydney Skill Category Operations Company Overview Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1955, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit the company website. Department Overview The Australian Middle Office is responsible for the verification and allocation of all AUD trades executed through Instinet Australia Pty Ltd. Various other functions are performed by this department, including attending to client queries, running reconciliations, and liaising with stakeholders. Role Description Allocate Australian market executed trades for AU & Asian clients Allocate international trades for various Asian clients Amend allocation information based on client requests Send confirmations and trade reports to clients – time critical Execute FX trades on behalf of Instinet clients trading in the Australian market as requested Perform market reconciliations to ensure Instinet matches with the market for settlement Perform internal system reconciliations to ensure consistency of trade data Maintain written Middle Office procedures annually, to ensure procedures are always up to date Manage, allocate and administer error and warehouse positions in AU Liaise with clients, brokers and clearers on various trade and settlement related issues Update new and existing Australian clients in various internal systems Log ongoing issues and clear them prior to the end of day Invoice and maintain records of fail fees and SBL fees incurred by IAPL Monitor and record cash transactions through IAPL's bank accounts Act as the first point of contact for both client and trader queries, following through to completion or forwarding to the appropriate team Participate in any relevant Instinet or industry related projects Skills and Qualifications Literacy with Excel and an understanding of macros Previous experience working within Financial Services is essential Understanding of Equity trade flow, from execution to post settlement is preferred but not essential Previous experience working within an Equities broker is preferred but not essential Nomura Competencies Explore Insights & Vision Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future. Making Strategic Decisions Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations. Inspire Entrepreneurship in People Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity. Elevate Organizational Capability Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing. Inclusion Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect). Diversity Statement Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation. Disclaimer This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr