Operations Officer - 58573

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Operations Specialist to join a dynamic, 17-member team in Toronto. In this 100% back-office role, you will perform specialized processing activities and manage financial transactions while maintaining high accuracy and adhering to strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs). This position offers excellent growth potential, with opportunities for contract extension and full-time conversion.

Position Details
Location: Toronto, ON – Onsite
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (No OT/Rotation)
Contract Duration: 6 months (September 28, 2026 – March 27, 2027)
Pay Rate: $28.47/ hour

Advantages
Career Growth: Strong exposure to internal partners across the organization with potential for contract extension or permanent conversion.
Supportive Onboarding: Includes a comprehensive 2-week on-the-job training period.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse, high-performing team

Responsibilities
Transaction Processing: Execute back-office financial requests, update internal systems, and handle complex data entries within established guidelines and SLAs.
Operational Support: Validate information, perform adjustments within authority levels, and support internal partners with incoming operational transactions.
Problem Resolution: Identify operational issues, connect with appropriate internal stakeholders, and escalate non-standard or high-risk activities as necessary.
Process Improvement: Participate in daily 10–15 minute team huddles and actively contribute ideas to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
Compliance & Due Diligence: Maintain strict confidentiality, handle customer data securely, and comply with all regulatory frameworks (e.g., AML, enterprise guidelines).

Qualifications
Qualifications

0–5 years of overall operational or financial experience.
Post-secondary education or university degree preferred.
Demonstrated job stability (candidates with frequent, short-term job changes will not be considered).

Must-Have Technical Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, Formulas, and data analysis).
Strong understanding of Money Movement, asset types, and Registered/Non-Registered products (e.g., Margin, Foreign Exchange, Money Market deposits).
Soft Skills & Competencies:
Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal collaboration.
Proven capability to thrive under pressure in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and quantitative problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-Have Skills:
Previous experience in banking, wealth management, or transfer processing operations.
Familiarity with account transfer systems and Global/Wealth Shared Services platforms.
Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE).

Summary
If you are interested in the operations officer role please apply online today!

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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