Are you a detail-driven financial operations professional based in the Greater Toronto Area looking to advance your career within a leading Canadian financial institution?

As a Financial Operations & Registered Accounts Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the account lifecycle, registered plan governance, and client maintenance operations. Working within a dynamic team on a versatile hybrid schedule, you will be responsible for processing and auditing complex registered account transactions, ensuring strict adherence to internal risk standards, tax regulations, and industry guidelines. This role combines analytical problem-solving, regulatory oversight, and cross-functional communication to deliver an effortless experience for financial partners and clients.

Financial Operations & Registered Accounts Specialist

Location / Workplace Model: Flexible Hybrid Arrangement (Must be local to Mississauga, Toronto, or surrounding area)

Contract Type: Full-time contract with extension or permanent conversion potential

Schedule: Full time, Monday to Friday (Standard Business Hours 8:30AM - 5:00PM)

Pay Rate: $26.00 – $30.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)

Work Authorization: Valid Canadian work authorization required

Advantages

- Join as a direct employee of an established industry leader, positioning you for long-term growth.
- Enjoy the ideal balance of collaborative on-site teamwork in the Greater Toronto Area and remote work flexibility.
- Gain high-value, specialized operational experience in clearing, custodial services, and registered account governance.
- Access clear pathways for professional development, skills training, and internal advancement within a highly reputable organization.
- Thrives in a supportive,



dynamic, and professional working environment built on teamwork and excellence.
- Pay Transparency & Compliance: Competitive, market-aligned compensation ($26.00 – $30.00/hr) structured in full compliance with provincial pay transparency standards.

Responsibilities

- Process and audit registered account transactions (RRSP, TFSA, RESP, FHSA, LIRA, etc.) in compliance with the Income Tax Act, CIRO rules, and internal governance guidelines.
- Oversee RESP withdrawals, transfers, and Educational Assistance Payments (EAPs); coordinate and reconcile monthly government grant files while resolving regulatory discrepancies.
- Audit account activity to verify strict adherence to contribution limits, withdrawal parameters, and tax-deferred guidelines, maintaining complete audit trails for regulatory record-keeping.
- Reconcile daily Trustee settlements, correct cash and security discrepancies within the settlement cycle, and resolve operational variances (overages, ineligible withdrawals, grant variances) per established SLAs.
- Execute complex account lifecycle events, including RRSP-to-RRIF conversions, spousal attributions, and beneficiary updates.
- Advise internal teams and financial advisors on registered plan regulations (HBP, LLP, financial hardship, unlocking); collaborate cross-functionally with Tax, Compliance,



and Estates teams to support regulatory updates and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

- Local residency in Mississauga, Toronto, or the surrounding GTA area to support the hybrid work schedule.
- Post-secondary education (or equivalent work experience) with 1 to 2 years of hands‐on experience within the financial services or brokerage industry.
- Deep familiarity with non-registered accounts (Cash, Margin, Joint) and registered plans (RRSPs, TFSAs, RESPs, FHSAs, RRIFs, LIRAs).
- Robust proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence navigating financial databases and reconciliation systems.
- Meticulous eye for detail with strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills under tight regulatory deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across internal departments.

Assets / Preferred Qualifications

- Direct experience or background within brokerage operations, clearing, custody, or registered account administration.
- Completion of or current enrollment in financial industry programs (e.g., Canadian Securities Course / CSC).
- Bilingualism in French and English (verbal and written).

Summary

The ideal candidate is an analytical, quality-driven professional residing in the GTA who thrives in a fast-paced financial operations setting. You bring a strong understanding of registered account administration, regulatory compliance, and operational reconciliation.

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