Associate - Capital Markets Operations (Ontario)

Associate - Capital Markets Operations (Ontario)

12 Aug
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Validus Risk Management
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Ontario

12 Aug

Validus Risk Management

Ontario

Validus Risk Management provided pay range
This range is provided by Validus Risk Management. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range
CA$100,000.00/yr - CA$120,000.00/yr

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Validus Risk Management is seeking a high-performing Capital Markets Operations professional to join our growing team and play a hands‑on, high‑impact role in scaling our global operations capability. This is not a purely transactional operations role. You will operate as a senior member and trusted operator, taking ownership of complex trade lifecycle processes, driving continuous improvement and acting as an informal leader within the team. You will work closely with senior management, front‑office colleagues, clients and a global banking panel to ensure our operating model is robust, controlled and scalable as the business continues to grow. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys owning outcomes, improving how things work and being relied upon as a problem‑solver and coach without requiring formal people‑management responsibility.

Own and oversee end-to-end trade lifecycle activities across FX, derivatives, commodities and futures, including:

Trade capture, confirmation and affirmation

Settlement, payments and cash movements

Reconciliations and investigation of breaks

Regulatory and internal reporting

Support trading infrastructure onboarding, including engagement with investment banks, brokers other counterparties

Act as a primary operational contact for external counterparties, vendors and internal stakeholders

Support fund finance and treasury‑related operations

Collect and review client financial statements and conduct ATE testing

Manage LEI onboarding and renewals

Process Improvement, Automation & Data

Take ownership of improving, standardising and automating operational processes across the trade lifecycle and related workflows

Apply advanced Excel skills as a core tool for operational control, reporting and efficiency, including:

Complex formulas and logic

Power Query and Power Pivot

Robust, scalable spreadsheet models and controls

Use data to identify inefficiencies, reduce manual processing, and strengthen operational oversight

Contribute to the design and build‑out of scalable operational infrastructure to support business growth

Experience with Python and/or Alteryx for automation and workflow enhancement is highly desirable but not essential

Leadership & Team Contribution

Act as an informal team lead,



supporting and coaching junior team members through hands‑on training and day‑to‑day guidance

Set high standards for accuracy, ownership and control discipline

Serve as a point of escalation for complex operational issues, applying sound judgment and structured problem‑solving

Partner with senior management on operational initiatives, change delivery and process redesign

Governance & Risk

Ensure strict adherence to internal policies, procedures and control frameworks

Maintain awareness of relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices, assessing operational impact

Proactively identify operational risks and contribute to mitigation strategies

Core Experience

5+ years’ experience in financial markets or capital markets operations, ideally within FX, derivatives or hedging

Strong understanding of trade lifecycle mechanics, market infrastructure, settlement processes and operational risk

Proven ability to take ownership of complex workflows and deliver consistently under pressure

Experience in a growing or evolving operating environment is strongly preferred

Process Automation & Data

Advanced Excel skills are essential and will be used extensively in this role

Demonstrated experience using Excel to improve processes, enhance controls and deliver operational insight

Experience with Python and/or Alteryx is a strong advantage but not a prerequisite

Comfortable working with large datasets and translating data into actionable operational outcomes

Leadership & Behaviours

Evidence of training, mentoring or coaching junior team members, even without formal line‑management responsibility

Strong ownership mindset with the confidence to challenge existing processes and drive improvement

Highly analytical, detail‑oriented and resilient under time pressure

Clear, professional communicator able to engage effectively with operations, front office, clients and counterparties

Education & Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or a related discipline

Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM or CAIA would be a desirable asset

About The Capital Markets Function At Validus




The Capital Markets function at Validus was established to deliver a specialist outsourced front‑to‑back capital markets solution for private capital managers, institutional investors and corporates.

The team is responsible for:

Establishing trading infrastructure (ISDAs, trading lines, counterparty onboarding)

Executing derivative transactions as agent for clients

Coordinating and communicating hedging activity

Ensuring best execution across FX, interest rates and commodities

Managing relationships across a global banking panel of 50+ banks

Continuously improving operational processes and controls

About The Company
Validus Risk Management is an independent technology‑enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market‑tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.

Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.

Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

Validus assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $110,000 and $120,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualised basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the Validus total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include, generous bonus, and Company-sponsored benefit programs

Performance bonus linked to agreed success criteria - paid semi annually

20 days' holiday (increasing to 25 with tenure) plus bank holidays

Private health insurance (including dental, optical and mental health)

Travel insurance

Learning & development allowance and support for professional qualifications

No AI is used to screen, assess or select applicants

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