FX Analyst (Capital Markets)

Job summary

Calculate and analyze daily foreign exchange profit and loss and exposures, investigate fluctuations, and reconcile large volumes of trade and financial data. Maintain Excel-based reporting tools, resolve discrepancies with Front Office and Middle Office teams, and support financial reporting and daily finance operations.

Job details

FX Analyst (Capital Markets) | 12-Month Contract 📍 Toronto, ON 🏢 Hybrid: 4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Remote ⏳ 12-Month Contract (Potential Extension) 💰 Competitive Hourly Rate 🏦 Opportunity with a Leading Banking Organization Are you an analytical finance professional with experience in financial reporting, accounting, and securities operations? This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a major financial institution while working alongside Capital Markets and Front Office teams. As an FX Analyst, you will calculate and analyze daily Foreign Exchange (FX) Profit & Loss (P&L), report exposures, and support trade-related activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with large datasets, investigating variances, and collaborating with business stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insights. What You'll Be Doing Perform daily FX P&L calculations and exposure analysis for foreign exchange trading activities Analyze significant P&L fluctuations and investigate underlying causes Review and reconcile large volumes of trade and financial data from multiple sources Prepare and maintain Excel-based reporting and analysis tools Work closely with Front Office and Middle Office teams to resolve discrepancies and answer inquiries Assist with financial reporting and other accounting-related activities as required Ensure deadlines and daily deliverables are completed accurately and on time Support ongoing business-as-usual (BAU) operations within the finance team Must-Have Qualifications ✅ 5-7 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, Capital Markets, or Financial Reporting ✅ Strong Financial Reporting experience ✅ Accounting background with solid understanding of financial statements and P&L reporting ✅ Experience working within Securities, Capital Markets, Trading Operations, or related financial environments ✅ Advanced Excel skills with experience handling large data sets ✅ Proven ability to analyze data, identify variances, and troubleshoot issues ✅ Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail ✅ Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines ✅ University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline Nice-to-Have Qualifications ⭐ CFA, CPA, or other relevant professional designation ⭐ Experience with FX products, securities trading, or equity trading environments ⭐ Exposure to Kondor, ISM, or similar trade processing/book-of-record systems ⭐ Excel Macros and VBA knowledge ⭐ Understanding of foreign exchange markets and exposure reporting What Makes This Opportunity Attractive? Gain experience with one of Canada's leading financial institutions Excellent opportunity to build Capital Markets and Treasury experience Work with experienced finance and trading professionals Exposure to foreign exchange reporting and trade analytics Opportunity to expand your professional network and open doors for future opportunities If you are a detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills and experience working with large volumes of financial data, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your Capital Markets career. Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications. Why Kelly? At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!

What you’ll do

Calculate and analyze daily foreign exchange profit and loss and exposures, investigate fluctuations, and reconcile large volumes of trade and financial data. Maintain Excel-based reporting tools, resolve discrepancies with Front Office and Middle Office teams, and support financial reporting and daily finance operations.

Requirements

Requires 5–7 years of relevant finance, accounting, capital markets, or financial reporting experience, a strong accounting and financial reporting background, and advanced Excel skills. Candidates must have a relevant university degree and demonstrate analytical ability, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to meet strict deadlines; professional designations and FX systems experience are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay • Career Support • Work-Life Balance

Listed skills

• Securities Operations · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Foreign Exchange Profit And Loss Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Capital Markets
• Securities Operations
• Advanced Excel
• Large Dataset Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• Trade Data Reconciliation
• Exposure Reporting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Troubleshooting
• Excel Macros
• VBA
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics