Securities Operations Analyst

🚀 We’re #Hiring! 🚀
Are you passionate about #banking? Exciting career opportunities are available in #Toronto! – – *Only Local to #Toronto or #GTA please!

Title: Securities Operations Analyst
Duration: 12 months
Location: Downtown Toronto (Hybrid – 3 days currently, may increase to 4 days onsite)

Responsibilities
• Execute key operational processes supporting collateral settlements for Fixed Income trading
• Process principal and interest settlements using Loan IQ for #CSA agreements
• Perform cash settlements via SWIFT messages (MT202, MT103) for margin and repo activities
• Reconcile internal accounts, depository balances, and investigate discrepancies
• Identify, analyze, and resolve settlement and reconciliation exceptions
• Manage breaks related to trade discrepancies, system feeds, and trade vs. transfer reports
• Collaborate with internal teams, custodians, and external partners to resolve issues efficiently
• Support ongoing process improvements, testing, and implementation initiatives
• Maintain and update procedural documentation in line with operational changes
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, controls, and escalation procedures
• Deliver high-quality service to stakeholders while meeting defined SLAs

Qualifications
Must-Have:
• 1–2 years of experience in Capital Markets operations
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. Fixed Income settlements
• Experience with settlements, payments, and reconciliation processes
• Understanding of transaction lifecycle for Fixed Income products (e.g., Repo, Securities Lending)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, VBA preferred)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to interpret and make decisions within defined operational guidelines

Education & Certifications:
• Post-secondary degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or other relevant financial certification (preferred/required)

Nice-to-Have:
• Experience with #SWIFT messaging (#MT202, #MT103)
• Familiarity with Loan IQ or similar settlement systems

📩 Interested? Send me a message on LinkedIn or email your resume to gautam.pathak@randstad.ca learn more!