OLB Operations Representative, Scotia iTRADE - Toronto, ON

Scotiabank•Toronto, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Representative will provide day-to-day processing coverage of a variety of high-volume brokerage operational financial and non-financial transactions as well as ensuring integrity of client information and balances. Operational knowledge required in this role may include but is not limited to Client Onboarding, Account Management, Document Processing, Certificate and Cheque Deposits, Regulatory Documentation, Brokerage Transfers, Cash Management & Registered Products. The successful candidate will demonstrate thorough knowledge of compliant operational processes and procedures to provide accurate information and solutions when responding to internal and external customer inquiries and issues. They will possess proficient telephone, email and written communications skills when corresponding with clients, iTRADE colleagues or internal/ external partners.

Requirements

Post-secondary education
1-2 years industry experience
Prior knowledge of the securities / brokerage operations including areas such as Client Onboarding, Brokerage Transfers, Cash Management and Regulatory Documentation
Prior knowledge of financial industry policies and regulations including AML, Privacy, KYC and CASL
Strong organization, problem solving, customer service and communications skills
Strong time management skills to ensure Service Levels are always maintained
Ability to work with computer based platforms and applications
Ability to work in a fast paced environment where volumes are directed by market activity, customer demands and seasonal peaks
Ability to work with others under a self managed team structure showing concern and understanding for the needs of customers and staff
Ability to set and achieve goals, with guidance and coaching from management
Ability to exercise discretion with sensitive information
Demonstrated PC user skills including word processing, MS Office, spreadsheets and database management
Ability and desire to learn new tasks willingly

Nice To Haves

Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct and Practice handbook (CPH) an asset
Proficiency in French language an asset
Knowledge of AS400, Broadridge, SCORE, WebPost, OAM/ICON or STAR an asset

Responsibilities

Ensure the efficient and effective handling of operational / administrative financial and non-financial transactions on behalf of iTRADE brokerage clients:
Ensure transaction requests are completed compliantly according to business policy with a high degree of competence within defined service levels
Ensure customer and corporate records are accurately maintained and reconciled in order to minimize firm exposure or risk
Ensure that client or firm risk is mitigated but reporting anomalies to the Team Manager or Manager.
Exercise discretion and sound judgment when correcting errors
Monitor client accounts to ensure that appropriate documentation changes have been made, and correction requests have been completed
Process various customer and internal requests, transfers and / or conversions (which will vary in dollar amount and difficulty)
Ensure a superior level of customer experience and client experience:
Respond to inbound inquiries from the Call Centers in an informed, efficient manner, within established SLAs
Efficiently resolve complaints and errors, using proper judgement to refer complex issues or escalations to your Team Manager or Manager.
Liaise with various support partners such as Compliance or Wealth Operations when needed, to ensure client issues are resolved in a timely manner
Perform financial corrections and adjustments in client accounts within authorized limits and/or defined approval criteria
Actively collaborate with internal staff and support departments to ensure that business needs are met:
Actively participate in a team learning through active cross-training, developmental and team performance activities including team meetings and coaching sessions
Obtain and forward necessary documentation to customers and / or other departments to ensure transactions are completed efficiently and accurately
Pro-actively investigate and follow up on inquiries or escalations and refer to Team Manager or Manager as necessary
Collaborate with iTRADE Call Centers or other partners across the Bank to ensure client request are responded to effectively and efficiently.
Provide reports and statistical information to management and / or other departments as required
Minimize potential risk and harm for the business:
Develop familiarity in areas including money laundering, anti-terrorist financing, privacy laws, compliance, legal requirements, Know Your Customer, etc
Act quickly to alleviate errors such that firm exposure / risk is reduced
Adhere to the Guidelines for Business Conduct and Privacy Code, demonstrating a full understanding of the legal implications of dealing with customer requests while all times maintaining the confidentiality of customer information
Adhere to the policies and practices that regulate the firm / industry by escalating complaints and / or potential risk exposure to management; take appropriate measures to reduce and prevent reoccurrence of error / problem situations