Tek Staff's Client has a current vacancy for /" Fixed Income/Settlements officer”
Job Description
This is a 18 months contract located in Toronto, Ont /Hybrid 2 days in office, 3 days work from home (could potentially change to 4 days in office)
Functional Responsibilities:
Manage and resolve Fixed Income settlement exceptions in CDS and CDCC
Perform daily CAD settlements for repo, pledge, bond, and safekeeping trades
Investigate and resolve cash breaks and depository breaks
Build solid relationships with all business partners locally and globally
Liaise with regional/Global Fixed Income settlement teams for productive cross-border settlement
Identify opportunities for process improvements within areas of responsibility
Coordinate documentation of processes and ensure knowledge continuity with teammates
Identify risk in cash wire payments and escalate appropriately
Respond to emails in all team mailboxes
Manage individual and team request
Cross train on all settlement desks to add depth for team coverage during staff vacations and absences
Ad hoc requests (audit confirmations,
answering queries)
Attend team meetings
Be involved with serviced businesses internal to The bank and external vendors/providers
MUST-HAVE Hard Skills:
) 1+ years of experience within customer service in terms of settlements, fixed income products
) MS Office Basic knowledge – Excel
SOFT SKILLS:
) Solid communication skills (written and verbal)
) Strong time management, priority management skills
) Attention to detail and someone who is a self-starter and adaptable
NICE-TO-HAVE
) Canadian Depository System
) Education related to fixed income or bonds
) Knowledge of what bonds are, principal values etc.
) Banking or financial institution experience
) CSC certification
Tek Staff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.