What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Roles - Expressions of Interest position at Life Trading?
About Us 👋
Life Trading Pty Ltd is a growing proprietary trading company with offices in Australia and the UK. We are driven by a mission to achieve success in trading by combining disciplined execution with innovative technology and strong operational foundations.
Our culture is relaxed and high-performing, built on trust, accountability, and respect. We believe in doing great work while maintaining balance outside of it.
About the Role 💡
Operations is the backbone of the firm. It spans everything that keeps trading supported, the business controlled, and the workplace running, from trade operations and risk through to finance, people, and business development.
This is an Expression of Interest. By registering, you're putting yourself forward for current and upcoming Operations roles across the function. We review every submission and reach out when there's a fit, whether that's now or as the business grows. When you apply, you'll be able to tell us which area you're most interested in, so we can match you to the right opportunity.
These are hands-on roles best suited to people who are accurate, organised, and enjoy variety and ownership in their work. As the business continues to grow, there are real opportunities for these roles to expand in scope and responsibility.
Your Mission at Life Trading 🎯
Depending on your area, you might:
Trading Operations:
- Support daily trade capture, validation, settlement, and the trade lifecycle
- Reconcile cash, positions, and P&L across brokers, exchanges, and clearers
- Investigate and resolve trade breaks and discrepancies
Risk, Compliance & Surveillance:
- Monitor risk and exposure against limits, and escalate breaches
- Support compliance monitoring, regulatory obligations, and policy adherence
- Assist with trade surveillance and the firm's control framework
Finance:
- Support month-end close, management reporting, and day-to-day finance operations
- Assist with payments, expense reconciliation, and financial reporting
HR & Workplace:
- Support HR and people operations across the employee lifecycle, onboarding, and records
- Help run the office day to day and create a welcoming, well-organised workplace
Business Development & Broader Operations:
- Support business development, partnerships, and relationship management
- Provide broad operational and administrative support across the business
What We're Looking For 👀
- Strong numeracy and a high bar for accuracy and attention to detail
- A methodical, organised, and process-driven approach
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, and business systems
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and stay calm to deadlines
- Sound judgement, discretion, and a controls-minded approach
- Adaptability and a willingness to work across different functions
Bonus Points For ✅
- Experience in a relevant area, such as trading operations, risk, compliance, finance, HR, office management, or business development
- Exposure to trading, financial services, or professional services
- Understanding of the trade lifecycle, reconciliations, or regulatory environments (for relevant roles)
- Familiarity with systems such as HiBob, NetSuite, or similar
- Experience in a start-up or fast-paced, high-growth business
A Bit About the Team 🤝
You'll be joining a collaborative Operations team that spans trading operations, risk, compliance, surveillance, finance, people, and business development, and works closely across the entire business. The environment is fast-paced but low-ego, with a strong focus on accuracy, ownership, and keeping the firm running smoothly.
Benefits 🎉
At Life Trading, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset. We offer:
- Competitive Salary: Reflecting your experience and contribution
- Flat Structure: Open communication and real ownership from day one
- Work-Life Balance: Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Health & Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing initiatives and support programmes
- Anniversary Leave: Additional leave to celebrate milestones
- Social Events: Team lunches, socials, and company events
- Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families
- Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow with the business
- Employee Recognition: Celebrating individual and team contributions
Not seeing a specific operations role advertised? Register your interest here and we'll be in touch when an opportunity that suits you comes up.