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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

Robust 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 di

📌 Associate - Capital Markets Operations (Toronto)
🏢 Validus Risk Management
📍 Toronto