MONTREAL [Hybrid] - Bilingual Clearance and Settlement Specialist

WHO WE ARE: As the founding entity of RAINBOW PARTNERS, Quanteam is a consulting firm specializing in Banking, Finance, and Financial Services. Guided by our core values of closeness, teamwork, diversity, and excellence, our team of 1,000 expert consultants, representing 35 different nationalities, collaborates across 10 international offices: Paris, Lyon, New York, Montreal, London, Brussels, Geneva, Lisbon, Porto and Casablanca. We are looking for Clearance and Settlement Specialist to work with one of our clients, an international bank based in Montreal. What You'll Do Process settlements for fixed income, equity, and options products across Canadian markets Reconcile cash positions and securities records between custodians, clearing agents, banks, and internal platforms Manage reconciliation of suspense and control accounts Produce KPI/KRI reports with thorough root cause analysis and resolution tracking Actively follow up to resolve settlement breaks and fails with counterparties Ensure smooth operation of all processes related to market transactions — operational, administrative, and financial Uphold financial regulations and internal control standards What We're Looking For Required Hands-on experience with clearing and settlement systems and tools Familiarity with Canadian regulatory and compliance frameworks Understanding of broker/dealer operations Experience mapping and documenting end-to-end system flows Bachelor's degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline), or equivalent practical experience 3–7 years of relevant industry experience Solid grasp of trade flows and financial products (fixed income, equities, options) In-depth knowledge of both domestic and international settlement processes Strong ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines Proven ability to identify, escalate, and resolve operational issues Collaborative mindset with internal teams, clients, and external partners Bilingualism required Assets Clear and effective written and verbal communication Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented attitude Ability to prioritize and stay organized in a fast-moving environment

Process settlements for fixed income, equity, and options products while reconciling cash positions and securities records. Manage suspense accounts and produce KPI/KRI reports to resolve settlement breaks and ensure regulatory compliance.

Requires 3-7 years of industry experience with a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Candidates must be bilingual and possess hands-on experience with clearing and settlement systems within the Canadian market.

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• Clearance and Settlement
• Fixed Income
• Equity
• Options
• Cash Reconciliation
• KPI/KRI Reporting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Canadian Regulatory Frameworks
• Broker/Dealer Operations
• System Flow Documentation
• Bilingualism
• Trade Flows

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 24, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate

Application method

Direct apply is available