Humans of HR is an upcoming boutique recruitment agency in Vancouver and is very quickly becoming the go-to agency for hiring and placement of skilled corporate professionals. Combined with our vast network and extraordinary customer-centric approach, we are the obvious choice in helping you find your next home. We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in the Vancouver area, in the investment management space, for a Trade Operations Specialist to join their Operations team.

This is a hands-on role at the centre of the trade lifecycle, making sure every transaction is booked, settled and reconciled accurately and on time. You will work across several asset classes and with both internal and external partners, so the role offers broader exposure than a typical single-function operations seat. The role is hybrid, with 3 days a week in the office after an initial in-office onboarding period.

Key Responsibilities Book, process and settle trades across equities, fixed income and derivatives Work with portfolio managers and traders after execution to confirm trade details and allocations Coordinate settlement instructions with brokers, custodians and trust companies so transactions land in the correct accounts Investigate and resolve trade breaks, failed settlements and other discrepancies Complete daily reconciliations and support the team’s operational controls Maintain security master data, including pricing, dividends, corporate actions,



interest, MBS paydowns, futures and FX rates Keep operational records accurate, complete and well organized Contribute ideas and support for process improvement projects What You Bring 3–5 years of experience in trade operations, securities settlement or investment operations Working knowledge of settlement processes for equities, fixed income and derivatives A sharp eye for detail and comfort working with high volumes of numbers where accuracy is critical Solid Excel skills; Bloomberg experience is an asset Canadian Securities Course (CSC) is an asset Clear, professional communication with internal teams and outside counterparties Strong organization and a proactive, problem-solving approach What’s on Offer A stable, well-established firm with a collaborative team culture Matched RRSP contributions and extended health benefits from day one Three weeks of vacation to start Broad exposure across asset classes and room to grow within operations The chance to make a real impact in a role where precision matters At Humans of HR, we support the development and growth of our candidates to reach their full potential. If you are thinking about your next career move and the above role is just the right fit, please send us your resume along with a cover letter in confidence and one of our consultants will be in touch for a confidential discussion.

📌 Trading Operations Specialist (Vancouver)
🏢 Humans of HR
📍 Vancouver