Company Information:

CIBC Mellon is a leading provider of asset servicing solutions to institutional investors in Canada, including multi-currency accounting, fund valuation, and investment information reporting. We are passionate about providing exceptional client service backed by our culture of innovation and success. Our outstanding employee experience will provide you with opportunities to learn and grow professionally while supporting the communities in which you live and work.

We are a diverse and dynamic workplace where employees take an active role in delivering on strategic objectives while advancing their individual career goals. We encourage innovative thinking and give our employees the support and resources they need to turn great ideas into actions.

We’re always looking for talented people who can make a meaningful difference for our clients, our company and our communities. To learn more about why our employees love coming to work each day, visit www.cibcmellon.com/experience.

Position Overview:

The Derivatives Analyst, Derivatives Operations, will develop accounting solutions in the Derivatives Operations team for new derivative products and to provide post-implementation staff training and oversight on the new procedures. Initiates process improvement with a focus on automation of processes within the Derivatives Operations team. Will also act as a resource to the Supervisor and Manager in finding solutions to more complex client inquiries.

Responsibilities:

• Work with clients and prospective clients to meet accounting needs for new and existing products
• Liaise with clients, investment managers and internal staff to ensure reporting issues are addressed and that the accounting solutions provided best fit their needs, building and maintaining a strong relationship with advisor base
• Co-ordinate the workflow of pricing and reconciliations of derivative holdings to meet the accounting statement deadlines; execute as necessary
• Assist team members in the resolution of complex derivatives processing or accounting issues
• Provide guidance to junior staff to ensure client, advisor and internal department issues are addressed
• Keep current on new derivative and alternative investment products in the market place in order to be able to speak knowledgeably on the subject matter
• Participate in the annual review of all Derivative Operations policies; process daily derivatives transactions as needed
• Perform risk control analysis and assist supervisor and manager in developing and executing initiatives to proactively mitigate risk
• Identify opportunities for improved processing, cost reduction and revenue generation in the Derivatives Operations department

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of derivative instruments, valuation, reconciliations and trading strategies; executing on initiatives/projects; communicating with client front offices with respect to derivative trading programs
• Demonstrated experience with CMS and IAS
• 3 or more years experience in the securities industry, with experience in applying accounting principles in an operations environment
• Detail oriented, highly organized with ability to meet deadlines

CIBC Mellon's Values:

Get it Right Every Day: Deliver service excellence while always acting with the highest ethical standards
Put Clients at the Centre: Advocate for clients by listening, sharing knowledge, and bringing the right solutions forward
Be One Family: Challenge, empower and recognize your colleagues
Take Ownership: Speak up, speak out, and make things better

Job Specific Competencies:

• The salary band for this position ranges between $60,000 - $91,000.

• Individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, market conditions, relevant experience, education, training, and internal equity.

• Please note, our recruitment process may include the use of AI-assisted tools.

• This posting is for an existing vacancy.