Our client, a leading Canadian banking institution, is looking for a Wealth Operations Office to join their team. We are looking for individuals confirming transaction details using various methods of confirmation including phone, fax, swift and email.
Contract term:12/03/2018 to 07/09/2019 (6 months), possible extension and conversion
Pay rate: $19.85/hr
Full time: 37.5 hours
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am -4:30pm
Must have:
- Stronger knowledge of MS Office
- Documentation Experience
- Experience in WEALTH such as Loans, Deposits, Swaps and Forwards
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
Nice to have
- Understanding of MM and FX Products (eg. Options, Foreign Exchange spots and forwards, Money Market deposits and loans)
Knowledge of Global and WSS platforms would be an asset.
Banking/ Finance experiences
SUMMARY:
The main function of the Operations Officer is confirming transaction details using various methods of confirmation including phone, fax, swift and email.
Job Responsibilities:
- Timely and accurate confirmation of MM transactions, within the 24 hour confirmation policy
- Maintain sufficient audit trails on all confirmations
- Ensure the tracking system is updated daily and outstanding items are followed-up on an ongoing basis.
- Ensure all unconfirmed trades are escalated to Management and Front Office on time
- Work with areas such as Trading, Middle Office, Trade Validation and Treasury as it relates to confirming new
- deal structures, resolving discrepancies and ensuring Regulatory and Audit guidelines are being met and adhered to.
- Develop and maintain sound working relationships with counterparties and internal groups like Front Office, Treasury, Settlements, Investigations and Global Support.
- Actively participate in developing, testing and implementing new or enhanced processes and other process improvement initiatives
- Participate fully as a member of the Team.
- Provide assistance to other Confirmation Officers when necessary.
- Protect the interests of the Bank by adhering to operating standards and processes; obtain proper authorization for transactions as required.
- Act as a point of contact for customer queries
Skills:
- Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and handle high volumes of work
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Ability to adapt to changing policies and procedures
- Attention to detail is crucial.
- Understanding of MM and FX Products (eg. Options, Foreign Exchange spots and forwards, Money Market deposits and loans)
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, proficiency in Excel is a must, coupled with the ability to learn and apply skills to new software programs.
- Knowledge of Global and WSS platforms would be an asset
Education/Experience:
- 5-8 years of related working experience
- 0-2 years experience in a Trade Processing related role, preferably experience with cash products (such as Loans, Deposits, Swaps and Forwards)
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send resume to resume@gc-employment.com with the subject line "Banking Wealth Operations Office III- Mississauga"