TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for " Fixed Income/Settlements officer”

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 robust relationships with all business partners locally and globally
- Liaise with regional/Global Fixed Income settlement teams for efficient 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 escape 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.) 1+ years of experience within customer service in terms of settlements, fixed income products
- 2.) MS Office Basic knowledge – Excel

SOFT SKILLS:

- 1.) Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- 2.) Strong time management, priority management skills
- 3.) Attention to detail and someone who is a self-starter and adaptable

NICE-TO-HAVE

- 1.) Canadian Depository System
- 2.) Education related to fixed income or bonds
- 3.) Knowledge of what bonds are, principal values etc.
- 4.) Banking or financial institution experience
- 5.) CSC certification

TekStaff 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.

📌 Fixed Income/Settlement Officer (Toronto)
🏢 Tekstaff IT Solutions
📍 Toronto