Middle Office Specialist - Fixed Income and Derivatives - TDJP00058246

Are you an experienced capital markets professional looking to elevate your career within a top-tier financial institution? Randstad is seeking a talented Middle Office Specialist - Fixed Income & Derivatives to join a dynamic, collaborative team in downtown Toronto. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting post-trade activities across Interest Rate Derivatives, ensuring seamless operational control and accuracy.

This is a premium contract opportunity starting ASAP and running until March 31st, 2027. Please note that this specific contract has no possibility of extension or permanent conversion, making it a highly focused, impactful assignment perfect for a dedicated professional looking to deliver exceptional Business-As-Usual (BAU) support.

To promote collaboration and team synergy, this position operates on a Hybrid work model, requiring 3 days on-site per week at our client’s premier office location at 222 Bay Street in Toronto's vibrant Financial District.

Advantages
-Top-Tier Institutional Experience: Build your resume by working within a market-leading global financial institution.
-Prime Location: Work in a beautiful, highly accessible downtown Toronto office (3 days a week).
-Stable Hours: Enjoy a predictable Monday-to-Friday core business hours schedule with overtime only on an as-needed basis.
-Comprehensive Onboarding: Hit the ground running with a structured 1-month training and transition period.
-Collaborative Culture: Join a close-knit, highly supportive team of five professionals working within a strategic growth area.

Responsibilities
As a Middle Office Specialist - Fixed Income & Derivatives, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
-Supporting daily post-trade activities during core Toronto business hours.
-Assisting with global CCP portfolio compression processes, documentation, and reporting.
-Overseeing the reconciliation, validation, and payment processing of Interest Rate Derivative brokerage and fees.
-Investigating and resolving complex trade-level cash breaks and operational discrepancies.
-Performing ad-hoc bulk lifecycle actions and supporting critical corporate action postings.
-Responding to internal queries relating to risk, P&L, and funding differences.
-Partnering closely with internal global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
-Updating operational procedures to maintain rigorous control and audit compliance.

Qualifications
Our ideal candidate brings a strong background in middle-office operations and a deep understanding of fixed-income products.

Must Haves:
-Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated Middle Office experience within Capital Markets.
-Product Knowledge: 5 years of hands-on experience working with Fixed Income products and Interest Rate Derivatives.
-Operational Background: Proven track record with rate cards, brokerage processing, or middle-office lifecycle management.
-Soft Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal global teams.

Nice to Haves:
-Advanced proficiency in Excel, formulas, and VBA to drive process efficiencies.
-Prior specialized experience with Portfolio Compression processes.
-Familiarity or comfort using AI assistants and modern digital productivity tools.

Summary
If you are a precise, analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced trading environment, this Middle Office Specialist - Fixed Income & Derivatives role is the perfect match for you. This position offers a rare chance to deeply engage with complex derivatives products and showcase your expertise in a prestigious banking environment.

Don't miss out on this incredible contract opportunity! Apply today directly through Randstad to connect with our recruitment team and take the next step in your career journey.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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