Settlement Service Analyst

Aviso Wealth•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$55,000 - CA$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Settlement Service Analyst to join our Operations team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Settlement Service Analyst is responsible for processing and monitoring inbound and outbound SWIFT messages of transactions on the SWIFT platform. This role supports trading and operations by ensuring message obligations are met including validating settlement instructions. The successful candidate will be responsible for the settlement of foreign and domestic equity trades within the CDS and DTC systems, including equity option settlements. There may be a requirement to work on a statutory holiday or weekend.

Requirements

2+ years' experience in an office environment, preferably in the securities industry with experience using Dataphile, CDS and DTC
Ability to work independently to achieve required objectives within company and regulatory requirements
Self-motivated and results driven
Strong administration skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Proven ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Strong customer service orientation
Strong organizational, time management and decision-making skills
Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office knowledge
Fluent communication skills in English are required

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset
1-3 years’ experience of SWIFT operations is an asset
Industry related certifications are not required, however successful completion of the CSC (Canadian Securities Course) or IFIC Operations course is an asset
bilingual skills in French are an asset

Responsibilities

Set up and match trades on CDS, Arrow or SWIFT within industry standards
Manage daily SWIFT message processing and ensuring timely transmission and distribution of them to ingestible settlement instructions for trades to be booked and settled
Matching confirmations of trades done with other institutions
Interaction with counter parties to resolve unmatched or unprocessed trades
Ensure all trades are processed and settled within the required time frame
Balance and correct any outages in the day-to-day processing using the various reports received from the CDS and Dataphile systems
Interact with Brokerage Firms and Custodians to correct or confirm trades done or not matched
Maintaining, updating and tracking the failed trades and reasons for fails
Balance monthly statements from external sources
Follow the policy and procedure manual for the settlements team and create the process manual for SWIFT
Responsible for the tracking and maintaining of files relating to daily settlements and storage of such records
Work hours may vary due to industry demands or volume
Other duties as assigned and help others out when needed