Settlement Officer

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**Job Description**:
What You’ll Be Doing

As a Settlement Officer, you will be responsible for settling and processing trades on our European fixed income platform. You must understand various complex products, associated trade events (including bookkeeping activities) and other related process flows. Coordinate with clients on daily on settlement confirmations and problem resolution. The role will require frequent professional engagement with clients, traders, senior leaders and other support staff. The Senior Settlement Officer will also be accountable for providing business identification and consultative support relative to the development, analysis and identification of process changes and/or system enhancements. The incumbent will proactively analyze and recommend enhancements to the existing business processes and clearly communicate rationale and negotiate solutions which will enhance operational effectiveness. Ensure that all assigned initiatives are implemented in an effective manner within area of responsibility. Participate in meetings to answer questions as a Subject Matter Expert.
- At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview._

How You’ll Succeed- Attention to detail & Analytical Skills - Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring that all client agreements and trade commitments are adhered to. All trading activity is fully balanced and settled by specified SLAs without errors or breaks. Regularly participate in research and analysis of discrepancies between internal records, custodians and counterparties.- Relationship Building: Required to respond to client's inquires and requests, providing professional high quality customer service for the assigned portfolio to ensure client satisfaction. You will liaise and interact with clients as part of the daily management of your portfolio.- Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating and resolving operational or process problems. Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.- Operational Functions: Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements. Seeks efficiencies in operational functions wherever possible. Experience with Euroclear, Clearstream, DTC, CDS, Arrow, Broadridge.Who You Are- You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.- You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.- You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.- You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.- You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.- We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.- Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.- We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

What you need to knowYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Job Location

Toronto-55 Yonge Street, 5th

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

**Skills**:
Building Relationships, Business Processes, Operational Effectiveness, Problem Solving, Process Flow,