Work arrangement: Initial 3 months- 5 days onsite, after that 3 days onsite 2 days remoteOnly candidates legally eligible to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship will be contactedWe are looking for a Securities Settlement professional to join a capital markets operations team supporting U.S. securities and post-trade activities.This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in securities settlements, back-office operations, or capital markets operations who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, problem-solving and meeting deadlines are critical.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor and process securities transactions through the settlement lifecycleHandle trade confirmations and settlement follow-upSupport settlement activities involving U.S. securities and FedwireReconcile cash and securities positions and investigate discrepanciesMonitor settlement deadlines, priorities and outstanding transactionsInvestigate and resolve settlement breaks, exceptions and unmatched transactionsCoordinate with internal teams including Front Office, Middle Office, Finance and TreasuryCommunicate with clients, brokers and other counterparties as requiredSupport cash, collateral and funding-related operational activitiesPrepare and review operational reportsContribute to process improvements, automation and operational efficiencyProducts / MarketsExperience with one or more of the following is valuable:U.S.



Government Securities / TreasuriesMortgage-Backed Securities (MBS)Asset-Backed Securities (ABS)EquitiesOther capital markets productsWhat We're Looking ForApproximately 3+ years of relevant experience in securities settlement, back-office operations or capital markets operationsStrong understanding of the front-to-back trade lifecycleExperience with securities settlement and post-trade processesU.S. market experience is an asset; Canadian market settlement experience may also be consideredStrong attention to detail and risk awarenessExcellent organizational and time-management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesComfortable working with multiple priorities and strict deadlinesConfident communicator who can collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholdersIntermediate to advanced Excel skillsExperience with FIS Phase 3, BNY systems, AccessEdge or similar platforms is an assetExperience with automation, process improvement or operational efficiency initiatives is an assetBachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a related field is preferredFrench is an asset; English is requiredPlanIT is an equal prospect employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.Disclosure:This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Plan IT's clients and is not intended for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Plan IT and/or its clients may use AI-assisted tools from time to time to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools donot replace human judgment or decision-making at any stage of the hiring process.

📌 Settlement Officer (Montreal)
🏢 PlanIT Search
📍 Montreal