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Banking Operations Officer
Location Toronto
Start Date 12/5/2017
Type Temporary
Created 12/5/2017
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Banking Operations Officer

Our client is a leading Canadian banking insitution. We are looking for recent graduates with previous admin or clerical experience with a focus on data entry, Microsoft Excel, and programming. The main function of the Operations Officer is confirming transaction details using various methods of confirmation including phone, fax, swift and email.

 

Contract term:18/12/2017 to 14/12/2018 (1 year)

Pay rate:$ 17.00/hour

Full-time: 37.5 hours

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm and 10:00am - 6:30pm (flexible for both timings) depends on business needs which shift will be assigned 

 

 

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

Additional required skills:
High accuracy, attention to detail
Quick Learner
Flexibility and capability to take on various tasks

 

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: 1-2 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 Operations Officer - Toronto"