Graduate Operations Analyst

About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Graduate Operations Analyst (or penultimate year student) to join the Betashares Direct Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to accelerate your career in investment operations and work alongside a high-performing, collaborative team. You will gain exposure to the full operational lifecycle of a wealth platform and build foundational skills in trading, reconciliations, regulatory processes, and automation. You will work closely with the Senior Operations Manager, as well as other members of the broader business. From day one, you'll play a key role in bringing our strategy to life and supporting the day-to-day operations of the Betashares Direct platform, ensuring a smooth, accurate experience for customers and advisers. Department: Operations Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Sydney Workplace type: Onsite Role Responsibilities Action and monitor automated data and control checks Conduct daily custody reconciliations for cash, positions and dividends. Assist with the enhancement of existing reconciliations and control processes. Track and process daily customer deposits and redemptions. Process redemption payments and unreconciled cash items. Monitor daily trade activity and portfolio execution to ensure accuracy in the Betashares Direct platform. Review warehouse exposure throughout the trading day and re-correct positions where required Support monthly execution settings maintenance and quarterly asset allocation rebalancing reviews. Escalate trade discrepancies and assist in resolving exceptions with internal teams or external brokers. Validate daily security prices and ensure data accuracy. Assist with maintaining the security universe and updating instrument details as required. Process daily in-specie transfer requests for customers wishing to move into Betashares Direct. Coordinate with external brokers and our custodian to manage transfer instructions. Maintain effective relationships with counterparties to ensure timely completion of transfers. Review daily AML monitoring reports for deposits and redemptions. Identify and escape suspicious or unusual activity to the compliance team. With training and support, you will also gain exposure to: Corporate action processing and oversight Tax & financial accounts preparation for the scheme and customers Regulatory reporting obligations Continuous improvement initiatives across automation, process improvement and utilising AI to improve daily processes. About You You are naturally curious, analytical and eager to learn how investment platforms work behind the scenes. You’ll bring: Tertiary qualification (or near completion) in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field Strong attention to detail and structured, analytical thinking Excellent written and verbal communication skills A genuine interest in financial markets and investment products Proactive attitude with a desire to automate and improve processes (SQL/Python skills are desirable but not required) Reasons To Join Us What We Offer Continuous career development and training opportunities. Access to a health and wellbeing platform with physical, mental, social and financial support programs available. Volunteering days off, so you can contribute to a cause that matters to you. Conveniently located CBD offices with fully stocked kitchens, team breakfasts and catered lunches on a regular basis. Fun and inclusive social events. Our Values As our business continues to grow, we’re committed to creating a workplace that gives us all the best opportunity to succeed, and that is enjoyable to be a part of. We prize ambition and drive, but equally we value honesty and humility. We support each other, and we respect our clients and our competitors. Innovation is in our DNA, and we are always looking for better ways to do things and are willing to take measured risks and learn from our mistakes along the way. About Betashares Betashares was founded in 2009 and launched with the vision to create intelligent and accessible investment solutions for Australian investors. Over the past decade our dedication to helping Australian investors achieve their financial goals has seen Betashares grow from ‘challenger’ to market leader, driving disruption and innovation in the exchange traded funds (ETFs) industry. Betashares offers the broadest range of exchange traded funds on the ASX and is trusted by over a million investors. As of June 2025, Betashares manages over $50 billion in assets. Betashares is continuing to grow and innovate with a strong focus on the customer, recently entering the superannuation sector and launching our retail wealth platform, Betashares Direct. We currently have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand and a growing team of over 180 people. Visit our website, YouTube channel and social channels for expert tips and insights. Apply Now Not quite right? Register your interest to be notified of any roles that come along that meet your criteria. Register Your Interest #J-18808-Ljbffr