COO Associate - Sydney

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

We are looking for an Associate to join our COO function focused on supporting the setup, expansion, and ongoing maintenance of Power and Gas markets across APAC and Europe. This position plays a key role at the intersection of trading, operations, and strategy.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing market access, handling contracts and documentation, supporting regulatory processes, and coordinating across internal and external stakeholders. The role also involves analysing market opportunities and barriers, helping to ensure the firm is optimally positioned within the global commodities trading landscape.

This is a high-impact position offering broad exposure to commodities trading, with close interaction across trading, risk, compliance, legal, technology, and operations teams globally.

Role Responsibilities

• Establish and onboard access to new Power and Gas markets across APAC and Europe
• Maintain and optimise existing market access, ensuring compliance with exchange and regulatory requirements
• Analyse and assess new market opportunities, including barriers to entry and operational considerations
• Support the daily operational oversight of the APAC commodities business
• Contribute to improving processes related to market setup and ongoing maintenance
• Assist in coordinating key project build-outs and strategic initiatives across multiple teams
• Track deliverables, timelines, and dependencies to ensure successful execution
• Communicate with counterparties, exchanges, and brokers regarding market access, documentation, and operational matters
• Act as a liaison between trading teams and internal stakeholders to ensure effective information flow
• Support the development and enhancement of tools and systems required for Power and Gas market participation
• Prepare, review, and submit contracts, onboarding documentation, and regulatory filings
• Assist in interpreting and communicating regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
• Provide ad hoc support to the COO team on strategic and operational initiatives
• Support the Danish and APAC Commodities teams with day-to-day activities
• Assist with internal meetings, materials preparation, and follow-ups

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a similar role within financial services, trading, or operations
• Prior experience in commodities markets, with a strong preference for Power and/or Gas, is essential
• Ideally degree qualified (or equivalent), though not mandatory
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity is essential to our success and foster an environment where employees can work openly and respectfully to achieve shared goals. Alongside professional growth, we offer initiatives and programmes that support a healthy work-life balance.