Middle Office Specialist - Fixed Income and Derivatives - TDJP

Position: Middle Office Specialist - Fixed Income and Derivatives - TDJP00058246
Are you an experienced capital markets professional looking to elevate your career within a top-tier financial institution? Randstad is seeking a talented Middle Office Specialist - Fixed Income & Derivatives to join a dynamic, collaborative team in downtown Toronto. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting post-trade activities across Interest Rate Derivatives, ensuring seamless operational control and accuracy.

This is a premium contract opportunity starting ASAP and running until March 31st, 2027. Please note that this specific contract has no possibility of extension or permanent conversion, making it a highly focused, impactful assignment perfect for a dedicated professional looking to deliver exceptional Business-As-Usual (BAU) support.

To promote collaboration and team synergy, this position operates on a Hybrid work model, requiring 3 days on-site per week at our client’s premier office location at 222 Bay Street in Toronto's vibrant Financial District.

Advantages
-Top-Tier Institutional

Experience:

Build your resume by working within a market-leading global financial institution.
-Prime

Location:

Work in a beautiful, highly accessible downtown Toronto office (3 days a week).
-Stable

Hours:

Enjoy a predictable Monday-to-Friday core business hours schedule with overtime only on an as-needed basis.
-Comprehensive Onboarding:
Hit the ground running with a structured 1-month training and transition period.
-Collaborative Culture:
Join a close-knit, highly supportive team of five professionals working within a strategic growth area.

Responsibilities
As a Middle Office Specialist - Fixed Income & Derivatives, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
-Supporting daily post-trade activities during core Toronto business hours.
-Assisting with global CCP portfolio compression processes, documentation, and reporting.
-Overseeing the reconciliation, validation, and payment processing of Interest Rate Derivative brokerage and fees.
-Investigating and resolving complex trade-level cash breaks and operational discrepancies.
-Performing ad-hoc bulk lifecycle actions and supporting critical corporate action postings.
-Responding to internal queries relating to risk, P&L, and funding differences.
-Partnering closely with internal global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
-Updating operational procedures to maintain rigorous control and audit compliance.

Qualifications
Our ideal candidate brings a strong background in middle-office operations and a deep understanding of fixed-income products.

Must Haves:

- Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of dedicated Middle Office experience within Capital Markets.
-Product Knowledge: 5 years of hands-on experience working with Fixed Income products and Interest Rate Derivatives.
-Operational Background:
Proven track record with rate cards, brokerage processing, or middle-office lifecycle management.

- Soft Skills:

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal global teams.

Nice to Haves:
-Advanced proficiency in Excel, formulas, and VBA to drive process efficiencies.
-Prior specialized experience with Portfolio Compression processes.
-Familiarity or comfort using AI assistants and modern digital productivity tools.

Summary
If you are a precise, analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced trading environment, this Middle Office Specialist - Fixed Income & Derivatives role is the perfect match for you. This position offers a rare chance to deeply engage with complex derivatives products and showcase your expertise in a prestigious banking environment.

Don't miss out on this incredible contract opportunity! Apply today directly through Randstad to connect with our recruitment team and take the next step in your career…