Position Title: Operations Officer III
Duration: 12 months (Possibility of Extension/Conversion based on performance)
Location : Toronto, ON (Onsite – 77 Bloor Street West)
Schedule: Onsite 5 days/week for first 90 days; then 1 day WFH/week (Anchor days: Tuesday & Wednesday)
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week)

Description:
The Operations Officer III role is part of a back-office team supporting client Securities lending and capital markets operations, including exposure to prime brokerage and trading environments. This position focuses on processing, reconciling, and settling high-volume financial transactions while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
The role requires working across multiple systems and handling sensitive financial data in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. It offers strong exposure to securities lending platforms, settlement processes, and trading support functions, making it a great opportunity for candidates looking to grow within capital markets operations.

Responsibilities:

• Process and settle securities lending transactions, including loans, borrows, repayments, and collateral movements
• Perform daily reconciliations and investigate/resolve financial discrepancies
• Manage settlements through systems such as CDS and DTC
• Monitor and report settlement issues to trading and margin teams, ensuring timely resolution
• Support trading desks with real-time position checks, movement tracking, and inquiries
• Perform operational functions including mark-to-market, contract compare, fees & rebates, and recalls
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation for all transactions and settlements
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, AML policies, and regulatory requirements
• Handle FX and wire requests within assigned authorization limits
• Meet daily productivity, accuracy, and deadline expectations
• Participate in team meetings (~30 mins/day), training (60–90 days), and cross-training activities

Must Have:

• 5+ years of experience in banking or financial services
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations and discrepancy resolution
• Knowledge of capital markets, securities lending, or trading operations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive financial data

Nice to Have:

• CSC, CFA, FRM, or similar certifications
• Experience with CDS/DTC settlements, securities lending, or trade lifecycle
• Exposure to settlements, trading support, or prime brokerage operations
• Basic coding or automation knowledge

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 25.48/weekly.