Banking Operations Officer II

Our client, a leading Canadian banking institution, is looking for a Banking Operations Officer to join their team. We are looking for Credit Administration area is responsible to review/release wire payments that stop in Credit Hold.

Contract term:05/03/2018 to 04/03/2019 (1 year), possible extension and conversion

Pay rate: $17.34/hr

Full time: 37.5 hours

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 5:30pm

Must have:

• Recent University Graduate 
• Previous programming experience required (VBA)
• Typing Speed of 60 WPM minimum.
• Advanced excel knowledge (formulas required, pivot tables)
• Exceptional English speaking and communication skills

Nice to have skills:

• CDS / DTC system knowledge and CSC.

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

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send resume to resume@gc-employment.com with the subject line "Banking Operations Officer II - Toronto"