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
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.