Trade Settlement Analyst-CFA/CSC
Are you looking for an Operations Officer with extensive experience in capital markets and trade settlement processes? Apply Now!
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Trade Settlement Analyst-CFA/CSC. This position offers an opportunity to support back-office operations within a dynamic team, with exposure to client's Capital Markets and securities lending platforms. The role involves managing reconciliation, trade settlement activities, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Pay rate range (CAD): $17.60/hr – $27.70/hr
Responsibilities
- Perform daily trade reconciliations, trade matching, and settlement processing
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to trade discrepancies, suspense, and outages
- Comment and report on failed and pending trades according to SLA requirements
- Support CDS Arrow binds, netting, and NI24-101 trade matching procedures
- Manage and update settlement reports and pipeline status, including DTC and CDS trade activity
- Escalate issues promptly to management and coordinate with internal teams
- Maintain thorough documentation of procedures, ensuring updates and formalization
- Conduct risk mitigation activities related to international settlements and market rules
- Provide client support by responding to inquiries and delivering accurate daily reporting
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and cross-training efforts within the team
- Adhere to compliance policies, AML regulations, and confidentiality standards
- Participate in team meetings, coaching, and performance management activities
- Maintain a professional and organized work environment, ensuring adherence to dress and clean desk policies
Desired Skill-Set
- 5+ years of experience in banking or financial services, preferably in capital markets or trade processing
- Strong reconciliation background and trade settlement expertise (CDS/DTC)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot tables, macros)
- Knowledge of MM and FX products (Options, Foreign Exchange spots, forwards, money market deposits/loans)
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume, deadline-driven environments
- Knowledge of Global and WSS platforms is an asset
Nice to Have
- CSC courses, CFA, CGA, or accounting certifications
- Coding or automation skills related to financial workflows
- Experience with international trade reporting regulations
- Familiarity with bank’s compliance and operational policies
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.