Entry level operations analyst Jobs in Toronto, ON

Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking an Operations Analyst to join their Global Operations team on a long-term contract. This role supports Fixed Income trading activities, with a focus on collateral and cash settlements within a fast-paced capital markets environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely settlement processing, reconciliation, and exception management while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external partners. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to deepen their expertise in Fixed Income operations and transaction lifecycle management.
This is a hybrid position based at Toronto, with onsite requirements currently set at three days per week (Monday to Wednesday), with potential to increase.


Advantages
•Opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a top-tier capital markets environment
•Exposure to Fixed Income products, collateral management, and global settlement processes
•Long-term contract with potential for extension and conversion
•Collaborative team environment with strong learning and development opportunities
•Involvement in process improvement initiatives and operational projects


Responsibilities
•Execute key operational processes supporting collateral settlements for Fixed Income trading
•Process principal and interest settlements using Loan IQ for CSA agreements
•Perform cash settlements via SWIFT messages (MT202, MT103) for margin and repo activities
•Reconcile internal accounts, depository balances, and investigate discrepancies
•Identify, analyze, and resolve settlement and reconciliation exceptions
•Manage breaks related to trade discrepancies, system feeds, and trade vs. transfer reports
•Collaborate with internal teams, custodians, and external partners to resolve issues efficiently
•Support ongoing process improvements, testing, and implementation initiatives
•Maintain and update procedural documentation in line with operational changes
•Ensure compliance with internal policies, controls, and escalation procedures
•Deliver high-quality service to stakeholders while meeting defined SLAs


Qualifications
Must-Have:
•1–2 years of experience in Capital Markets operations
•Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. Fixed Income settlements
•Experience with settlements, payments, and reconciliation processes
•Understanding of transaction lifecycle for Fixed Income products (e.g., Repo, Securities Lending)
•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, VBA preferred)
•Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
•Ability to interpret and make decisions within defined operational guidelines

Education & Certifications:
•Post-secondary degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
•Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or other relevant financial certification (preferred/required)

Nice-to-Have:
•Experience with SWIFT messaging (MT202, MT103)
•Familiarity with Loan IQ or similar settlement systems


Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior operations professional to join a high-performing Global Operations team within a leading financial institution. The role offers strong exposure to Fixed Income markets, settlement processes, and cross-functional collaboration, making it ideal for candidates looking to build a long-term career in capital markets operations.
We are looking for a committed and detail-oriented individual who can dedicate to the full contract duration and contribute positively to a dynamic team environment.


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