Operations Analyst, Trade Settlements and Reconciliations

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What You'll Be Doing

As part of the Settlements and Reconciliations team within Credit Adjudication, the Operations Analyst, Trade Settlements and Reconciliations will be responsible for day to day trade settlement and reconciliation functions. The Operations Analyst will monitor, investigate more complex trade settlement issues for varying security types (USD/CAD & INTL). You will work with brokers and custodian banks to resolve trade settlement problems in a timely manner. The Operations Analyst, will also be responsible for performing daily cash and monthly asset reconciliation of complex mutual funds and institutional accounts.  You will process adjustments in our accounting system accurately and in a timely manner. You will make regular follow ups with custodians to clear all outstanding items in your reconciliation team. You will follow all Procedural and Operational controls. Overtime will be requested to support the business operations and meet operational requirements and deadlines. ​You may participate in various ad hoc assignments including new projects

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

• Being Analytical - ​Process trade corrections on any identified errors.  Work with compliance and various other teams on the reporting of these errors.
• Attention to Detail - Maintain broker and custodian information accurately within the trading system and various other systems.  You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• Operational Functions - Individual must be familiar with a variety of equity, fixed income and international including experience in operationally supporting post trade processing for trade matching, confirmation, trade settlement and regulatory reporting. Requirement to follow all procedures and controls within the Operations team.
• Leveraging technology - Computer literacy skills are required.  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must. 
• Team Player & Effective Communicator - This position requires strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills; exceptional analytical and organizational skills, ability to work in a team environment, with a positive and professional attitude. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with multiple concurrent deadlines - Able to work with a positive and professional attitude and with high level of accuracy.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's degree with a focus on Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business. You have successfully completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) (asset). You have Investment Operations experience (considered an asset) and you have Securities Industry knowledge and trade settlement experience (considered an asset).
• You embrace and champion change.  You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
• 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 benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, 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.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-

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

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 27th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Business Operations, Communication, Deadline Management, Group Problem Solving, High Accuracy, Investment Operations, Investments, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Payment Handling, Personal Initiative, Teamwork, Time Management, Trade Reconciliation, Trade Settlement, Transaction Reconciliation

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