Dealer Assistant – Perpetual Corporate Trust

• Enjoy up to six weeks of leave plus an annual wellbeing allowance to support your health and lifestyle
• Work alongside experienced fixed income dealers and gain broad exposure to financial markets
• Combine market analysis, client reporting and trade operations in a varied role

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.

Perpetual Corporate Trust (PCT), a specialist business within the Perpetual Group, is a leading fiduciary, custody and digital business in Australia, with operations in Singapore. We provide a unique range of products to help clients, and the industry, be more effective, efficient and economical while managing ever-increasing cyber security risks and maintaining compliance. Domestic and global financial institutions leverage our corporate strength, commercial approach, risk and compliance practices, expertise and service excellence in debt markets, managed funds and digital solutions to enable our clients success

About the Role

Looking to build your career in fixed income markets? We’re looking for a Dealer Assistant to support our fixed income trading desk within PCT Custody, Markets and Operations. Based in Melbourne, this role provides operational, administrative and market support across trade execution, transaction processing, reporting and client service.

You’ll work closely with dealers and a range of internal and external stakeholders to help ensure accurate trade processing, smooth settlement activities and timely market reporting. The role offers exposure to fixed income products, financial markets and institutional clients while supporting the day-to-day operation of the dealing function

Key Responsibilities

• Support dealers with trade execution activities and order management.
• Prepare and process trade documentation, confirmations and transaction records.
• Monitor market activity, pricing movements, yield curves and economic developments.
• Liaise with custodians, brokers, counterparties and settlement teams to support transaction processing.
• Reconcile trades, cash movements and holdings while maintaining accurate records across systems.
• Prepare market commentary, dealer briefing notes and client reporting.
• Support risk management, compliance obligations and issue resolution activities.

About you

We’re interested in hearing from people who have:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role within financial services.
• Strong understanding of fixed income products and financial markets.
• Degree qualified in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working across treasury, wealth management, stockbroking or financial markets environments is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of term deposits, bonds, cash products and fixed income markets.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg or similar market platforms is desirable.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and client service skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

We love hearing from people who are inspired to shape the future with us. If you’re excited about this opportunity or about joining Perpetual Corporate Trust, we encourage you to apply.

How we work
Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year
• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing
• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development