Analyst, Global Trade Management, Public Markets Operations (12-month contract)

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan • Toronto, ON

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

Global Trade Management, part of Public Markets Operations, is seeking a motivated operations professional who’s eager to take ownership of critical trade lifecycle processes. In this role, you’ll work at the center of OTPP’s public markets activity, capturing, confirming, and settling trades across global markets while ensuring accuracy, control, and operational excellence. You’ll support day‑to‑day workflows, help troubleshoot system or data issues, and contribute to ongoing improvements in our straight‑through‑processing and order management platforms. This role also provides opportunities to review the work of peers and contribute to broader initiatives across the team.

Requirements

• Relevant university degree (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science) or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in Investment Operations, trade support, or middle‑office functions.
• Strong technical proficiency (Excel, VBA, Python, PL/SQL, Power BI, Power Automate, Copilot, GitHub, etc.) and comfort working with operational datasets.
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle for cash and derivative products; exposure to clearing and settlement processes is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to evaluate issues, consider root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Solid understanding of accounting, reconciliation, and operational control principles.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑changing environment.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to accuracy.
• Self‑starter with a continuous‑improvement mindset; collaborative team player.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with global confirmation platforms (e.g., CTM, MarkitWire, ICE, Traiana) is an asset.
• Experience with SimCorp or similar investment book‑of‑record systems is an asset.
• Experience with Charles River or similar order management systems is an asset.
• Enrollment in CFA, CPA, or FRM programs is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily operational priorities including trade capture, affirmation/confirmation, settlement, and exception resolution for cash and derivative products.
• Monitor trade flow across OMS, STP, and downstream systems; identify and resolve breaks in a timely manner.
• Support production activities by troubleshooting system, data, or workflow issues.
• Maintain a strong understanding of end‑to‑end operational processes, serving as an “expert user” for internal systems and tools.
• Assist the team with complex issues, cross‑training, and knowledge sharing.
• Provide coverage for team members during absences.
• Ensure adherence to operational controls, policies, and procedures.
• Verify completeness and accuracy of transaction and reference data.
• Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with internal teams, custodians, and broker‑dealers.
• Review work prepared by others as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date process documentation.
• Collaborate with Technology, Investments, Risk, and external partners on project tasks.
• Execute assigned project activities related to workflow changes, automation enhancements, or new market/product onboarding.
• Support testing, validation, and implementation for system upgrades, new releases, and defect fixes.
• Assist in designing and implementing process enhancements and automation opportunities.
• Evaluate and document new markets, products, processes, or systems as directed.
• Lead or co‑lead components of change initiatives that improve operational efficiency and data quality.
• Develop and execute test plans for changes to systems or processes.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to inquiries from Investments, PMs, traders, Risk, Accounting, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in developing operational requirements to support new workflows or product launches.
• Deliver high‑quality client service by communicating effectively and proactively resolving issues.
• Collaborate with Technology, custodians, brokers, counterparties, and third‑party vendors to resolve operational issues.
• Maintain effective working relationships to ensure high service levels.
• Exchange required information with established service providers.
• Representing OTPP professionally in all interactions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
• A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees