Fixed Income​/Settlement Officer

Tek Staff's Client has a current vacancy for " Fixed Income/Settlements officer”

This is a 18 months contract located in Toronto, Ont /Hybrid 2 days in office, 3 days work from home (could potentially change to 4 days in office)

• Manage and resolve Fixed Income settlement exceptions in CDS and CDCC
• Perform daily CAD settlements for repo, pledge, bond, and safekeeping trades
• Investigate and resolve cash breaks and depository breaks
• Build strong relationships with all business partners locally and globally
• Liaise with regional/Global Fixed Income settlement teams for efficient cross-border settlement
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within areas of responsibility
• Coordinate documentation of processes and ensure knowledge continuity with teammates
• Identify risk in cash wire payments and escape appropriately
• Respond to emails in all team mailboxes
• Manage individual and team request
• Cross train on all settlement desks to add depth for team coverage during staff vacations and absences
• Ad hoc requests (audit confirmations, answering queries)
• Attend team meetings
• Be involved with serviced businesses internal to The bank and external vendors/providers

• 1.) 1+ years of experience within customer service in terms of settlements, fixed income products
• 2.) MS Office Basic knowledge – Excel

• 1.) Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• 2.) Strong time management, priority management skills
• 3.) Attention to detail and someone who is a self-starter and adaptable

• 1.) Canadian Depository System
• 2.) Education related to fixed income or bonds
• 3.) Knowledge of what bonds are, principal values etc.
• 4.) Banking or financial institution experience
• 5.) CSC certification

Tek Staff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.