Operations Specialist

Job Description

Operations Specialist:
On behalf of our Banking client, Procom is searching for an Operations Specialist for a 6-month role. This position is a remote position located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Operations Specialist - Job Description:
The Equity Finance Operations team is seeking a contractor to provide coverage for maternity leave. This role involves managing critical post-trade activities related to equity finance products, ensuring accuracy and effective risk control while collaborating with global teams to maintain operational continuity and efficiency.

Operations Specialist - Responsibilities:
• Manage daily settlement lifecycle for equity finance trades including borrows, loans, returns, recalls, and buy-ins
• Perform collateral processing, mark-to-market activities, and exposure monitoring
• Execute daily reconciliations across internal systems and depositories such as DTC and CDS
• Investigate and resolve breaks, fails, and counterparty exceptions
• Support end-of-day reporting and ensure compliance with control and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Front Office, Risk, and Control partners to manage operational risk

Operations Specialist - Mandatory Skills:
• 5+ years of experience in Capital Markets Operations, preferably in Equity Finance or Securities Lending
• Strong knowledge of settlement processes, collateral management, and reconciliations
• Experience with post-trade systems such as G1, iLOAN, or similar platforms
• Ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive workflows effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Operations Specialist – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Experience working in a global coverage model with exposure to North American, European, and Asian markets
• Familiarity with international securities lending and cross-border operations

Operations Specialist – Assignment Length:
This is a 6-month contract position.

Operations Specialist - Start Date:
ASAP.

Operations Specialist - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This position is remote.

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