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

Job Description 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) Functional Responsibilities:

• 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 escalate 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

MUST-HAVE Hard Skills

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

SOFT SKILLS

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

NICE-TO-HAVE

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 TekStaff 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.