Job descriptionInvestment Operations & Trading Specialist
In an innovative financial environment, this hybrid role combines advisor support (70%) and market activities (30%), including the execution of trades in equities, ETFs, and fixed income securities. Based in Montréal with a hybrid work model, it offers strong exposure to operations, compliance, and financial markets.
What is in it for you:
•Annual salary between 74K-77K.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
• Modern offices located in downtown Montréal, easily accessible by public transit.
• 20% reimbursement of OPUS transit card costs, equivalent to approximately 2 free months per year.
• Group RRSP with employer contribution.
• Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, health spending account, employee assistance program, and telemedicine, with 50% covered by the employer.
• 3 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, 1 personal day, and 2 additional days during the holiday season.
• Access to professional development opportunities, including ongoing training and internal career growth.
• Regular social committee activities focused on well-being, overall health, and community engagement.
Responsibilities:
• Provide prompt, professional, and accurate service to advisors via phone and email.
• Build strong relationships through personalized and proactive support.
• Analyze and resolve issues while ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Train advisors on tools, procedures, and applicable rules.
• Execute trades in equities, ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds, including large volumes.
• Manage transactional operations, including transfers, estates, dividends, and other events.
• Perform foreign exchange transactions and ensure position accuracy with internal teams and custodians.
• Correct trade errors and perform required adjustments.
• Manage corporate actions and new issues.
• Maintain and update securities databases.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement and collaborate with Operations, Compliance, and Finance teams.
What you need to succeed:
• Degree in finance, administration, or a related field.
• Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) certification required, including completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC/CCVM) and the Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH)
• 5 years of experience in the financial services industry, including experience in a similar role.
• 2 years of experience in equity trading, including ETFs and fixed income securities.
• Strong knowledge of financial services, investment products, and market operations.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage priorities, and high attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Autonomy, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and a client service-oriented mindset, with frequent interactions via phone and email with advisors.
• Bilingual in French and English to effectively communicate with advisors, clients, and internal and external partners, particularly in daily operations, trade execution, and handling requests across different jurisdictions.