Operations Officer - 58859

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and experienced Operations Officer III to join a dynamic 20-person settlement operations team in Toronto. In this 100% back-office role, you will support capital markets settlement operations, Securities Lending, and Prime Brokerage activities. You will be responsible for ensuring seamless day-to-day trade settlements in CDS and DTC, managing reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and delivering exceptional operational support to traders and internal partners.
Job Title: Operations Officer III
Position Type: 1-Year Contract (Full-Time, 37.5 hours/week)
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Onsite 5 days/week for the first 90 days; eligible for 1 day WFH per week thereafter)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Overtime possible based on business needs)
Pay Rate: $28

Advantages
High Potential for Growth: Strong potential for contract extension or permanent conversion based on performance and business needs.
Capital Markets Exposure: Gain valuable experience working directly with top-tier Prime Brokerage, Securities Lending, and Capital Markets trading platforms.
Structured Onboarding: Comprehensive 60-to-90-day training program to set you up for long-term success.
Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a structured hybrid schedule (1 day WFH per week) after the initial 90-day training period.

Responsibilities

Settle all T007 and 5036 loans, borrows, repays, and collateral tickets in CDS and DTC by end of day.
Monitor, investigate, and promptly report settlement discrepancies to Lending Traders and Margin teams to ensure swift resolution.
Execute Mark to Market, Contract Compare, Fees and Rebate, Reconciliations, and Recall functions accurately.
Provide real-time operational support to Traders, including position checks, position movement tracking, and answering inquiries related to lending activity.
Maintain clear and organized audit trails and documentation for all daily settlements in compliance with record retention policies.
Participate in weekly Late Collateral rotation shifts and ensure shift coverage during time off.
Ensure all FX and wire transfer requests are properly authorized within assigned approval limits.
Participate in daily team huddles, operational meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Execute all daily work with a high degree of accuracy, speed, timeliness, and efficiency.
Follow all established operating procedures, due diligence protocols, and quality control guidelines.
Comply strictly with industry codes of conduct, regulatory laws, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies, and Clean Desk policies.
Maintain prompt punctuality, professional conduct, and actively engage in performance coaching and professional development.

Qualifications
Must-Have Skills & Requirements
Experience: 5+ years of experience within the banking, capital markets, or financial services industry.
Trade Settlements: Hands-on, practical experience with trade settlements in CDS and DTC.
Reconciliation Expertise: Proven background in financial reconciliations and resolving complex discrepancies.
Advanced Excel Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and Macros.
Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of capital markets, trading workflows, securities lending, and prime brokerage.
Education: Post-secondary degree or diploma in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
Soft Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating across teams and with internal traders/partners.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to thrive under strict daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong team player with a collaborative and proactive problem-solving mindset.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Canadian Securities Course (CSC) completion, or CFA / CGA certifications.
Basic coding or VBA automation knowledge.

Summary
If you are interested in the operations officer position please apply online today!

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