Trade Settelment Analyst-Capital Market

Are you experienced in trade settlement operations within capital markets? Apply Now!

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Trade Settlement Analyst-Capital Market. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support settlement activities in a fast-paced environment, providing exposure to client’s platforms, prime brokerage, securities lending, and more. The role involves ensuring timely reconciliation, trade matching, and settlement processes.

Pay rate range (CAD): $17.60/hr – $27.70/hr

Responsibilities

Support client’s settlement operations, including data processing and input across various platforms
Perform daily reconciliations to identify financial discrepancies and ensure accuracy
Investigate and respond promptly to client and partner inquiries, escalating when necessary
Complete trade matching, reporting, and CDS Arrow procedures prior to T+1 deadlines
Reconcile suspense and clearing outages, ensuring timely resolution and communication
Prepare and review international trade settlement reports and liaise with clients as needed
Maintain documentation of processes and procedures on SharePoint; assist with updates and reviews
Monitor international market buy-in rules and implement risk mitigation strategies
Ensure settlement statistics are updated daily and manage group email inboxes efficiently
Match and affirm DTC trade confirms on T+1 to facilitate settlement
Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, regulations, and operational procedures
Engage in cross-training to develop broader understanding of team functions and support coverage during absences
Adhere to high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality in all work activities
Participate actively in team meetings, coaching, and performance management initiatives
Support efforts to improve operational processes and service quality
Desired Skill-Set

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel: VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, macros
Minimum 5 years of reconciliation experience
5+ years of experience in banking or capital markets, especially in trade settlements (CDS/DTC)
Extensive knowledge of trade settlement operations, CDS/DTC systems, and international trade procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume work
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Understanding of capital markets products including foreign exchange, money markets, options, and swaps
Knowledge of global financial platforms (e.g., WSS, Global platforms) is an asset
Additional certifications such as CSC, CFA, or CGA preferred; coding knowledge advantageous
Nice-to-Have

Completion of CSC courses or CFA/CGA certifications
Experience with accounting coding systems
Knowledge of MM and FX products, including options, foreign exchange forwards, and swaps