Trade Services Administrator

Aviso:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at

The Opportunity:

We’re looking to fill an opening for a Trade Services Administrator to join our Trade Services team.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Trade Services, the Trade Services Administrator is responsible for the processing and settlement of mutual fund trades and GIC’s, completing trade corrections, adhering to regulatory standards and internal standards to meet necessary deadlines and using reasonable judgement to resolve problems in their daily tasks.

Who you are:

• Service – You put your clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence, and work to deliver client-centric solutions, and proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Ensure daily settlement totals match the central depository
• Maintain daily settlement reports, and request money movement for transaction settlement
• Monitor rejections for trades and transactions, identify any issues and correct them on the system or advise the Credit Union of the corrections required
• Process GIC purchases, settlements, reconciliations and maturities
• Process Pool fund trades and settlements within specified SLAs
• Review and complete financial and non-financial adjustments
• Review requests for completeness and accuracy, communicating with internal and partner staff to verify and confirm details if necessary
• Communicating with Mutual Fund Companies via Letter of Indemnity, email, or phone call, to correct and resolve issues
• Respond to faxes received from Fund Companies and Credit Unions in a timely manner
• Respond to queries from other Aviso departments in a timely manner
• Support external and internal partners using the most efficient processing methods and recommending solutions for timely and accurate issue resolution

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Post-secondary education or professional development in a related field is an asset
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in the Operations team of a Financial Services firm, preferably Transaction Services related
• Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course or IFIC Operations course would be an asset
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset
• Dataphile, Fundserv, and Capital Markets experience is an asset
• Ability to work independently to achieve the required objectives, within company and regulatory requirements
• A creative and adaptable approach to solving problems
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong organizational, time management and administrative skills
• Proven decision-making, prioritizing, and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of management and staff
• Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office Knowledge

Benefits

Why Aviso?

At Aviso, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Your Information

By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your provided personal information for the purposes of assessing your qualifications and suitability for employment with Aviso. Your information will be handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant provincial legislation. Your data may be shared with authorized personnel involved in the recruitment process and retained only as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by law.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $46,000 - $55,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.