AVP, Settlements Operations

Jefferies is growing our Canadian Operations team within the Canadian broker dealer, as such, we are seeking an individual with expertise in back office operations in both Canada and US markets.

In this position, you will be handling and/or supervision of day-to-day transactions as it related to the Canadian broker dealer activity including, but not limited to syndicate support, pre-matching, and fails management.

• Build relationships with our agent bank network, trading desk, and internal corporate partners as we continue to grow and expand our business offerings Manage and provide excellent client experience as it relates to internal and external client inquiries, and resolution of transactional issues pre and post trade in partnership with Middle and Front Office peers Responsible for daily settlement functions within the Canadian and US Markets Escalate client issues and business risk on operational matters to management Ensure timely settlement and reporting of all trades, timely resolution of breaks, and escalation of issues as needed.
• Acting as the liaison for the Canadian broker dealer, partner with various operational and corporate teams to resolve as it relates to ticketing, pre-matching, and settlement ( Account Opening, Corporate Actions, Dividends, Compliance, Finance etc.).
• Work with Securities Finance team to facilitate borrowing and financing needs Analyze trade flows to detect operational and cost efficiency opportunities Join Canadian industry forums to bring awareness of changes to rules, regulations, etc.
• Help with internal and external audits, and regulatory reviews as it relates to Operations Be involved in firm-wide projects and initiatives that impact Canadian and US markets by working with project teams, stakeholders, other business owners to identify requirements, provide specs and test current functionality Perform other responsibilities as needed across Operations/Settlements.

• + years of experience in settlements/operations required
• Experience with processing, matching, and settling trades in the Canadian market (CDS) and US market (DTC) required, CDS self-clearing and DTC self-clearing experience a plus
• Experience supporting dual listed securities across US/Canada required, supporting other international depositories a plus
• Experience working across middle and back office supporting international securities preferred
• Experience with Broadridge products preferred (GLOSS and BPS)
• Experience with local regulator (CIRO) and understanding of local rules/regulations a plus
• Experience supporting institutional client and firm trading trade flows a plus