Project Analyst, Debt Market Services – Perpetual Corporate Trust

12 Month Max Term Contract
Work on a focused PPSA review project within Debt Market Services
Gain exposure across transaction management, legal, risk and compliance
Apply your financial services experience to data, documentation and process improvement
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 trustee, 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
Join Perpetual Corporate Trust’s Debt Market Services team as a Project Analyst, PPSA Project, working on a targeted review of Personal Property Securities Act registrations and associated processes.
In this project role, you’ll help implement the PPSA review plan across Debt Market Services. Your focus will include reconciling and validating existing registrations, reviewing supporting documentation and identifying opportunities to strengthen PPSR processes.
You’ll work closely with transaction management, legal counsel, Risk and Compliance and operational teams, bringing together strong analytical skills, attention to detail and an understanding of financial markets.
Key responsibilities
Review PPSA records and internal systems to confirm the status of existing registrations
Cleanse and standardise records in line with agreed data governance standards
Validate data for accuracy, completeness and consistency against source documents
Investigate and reconcile discrepancies across source systems and supporting documentation
Identify and record registrations that may be eligible for release
Review transaction documentation and coordinate communications required to release registrations
Work with internal teams and external legal counsel while supporting procedure updates and system improvements
About you
We’re interested in hearing from people who have:
You’ll bring a strong foundation in financial services, legal or regulatory environments, with the ability to work accurately across complex documentation and data.
A degree in Law, Business, Finance or Economics
Around five years’ experience within a bank, financial institution or legal practice
Experience with Personal Property Securities registrations will be highly regarded
Regulatory compliance exposure or experience will also be well regarded
A sound understanding of financial markets, ideally including Australian debt capital markets
Confidence reading and interpreting complex documentation
Strong communication, collaboration, problem solving and time management skills
Strong attention to detail and a client service mindset.
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
We’re committed to supporting hybrid working with our philosophy balancing business client and individual needs​ with 2 – 3 + days in modern recently renovated office​
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.

Skills
Process Improvement, Wealth Management, Regulatory Compliance, Documentation