Manager, Trade Operations, Contract

Our client is looking for a Manager, Trade Operations for a 6 month contract. Location: 5 days in office, downtown Toronto Responsibilities • Lead day-to-day trade operations, ensuring the accurate and timely processing and settlement of trades across multiple asset classes. • Oversee bank wire processing, treasury transactions, cash movements, and payment operations. • Manage bank portals, SWIFT connectivity, custodian relationships, and investment account administration. • Supervise the Trade Operations team while driving process improvements and operational efficiencies. • Resolve trade exceptions and support derivative, collateral, and corporate action activities. • Partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, brokers, custodians, and internal stakeholders to deliver seamless operational support. • Support SOC 1 initiatives, monitor key operational controls, and ensure compliance with industry best practices. • Identify opportunities to enhance processes and improve overall team performance. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field preferred. • 7–10 years of experience in trade operations, investment operations, treasury, or middle/back office within financial services. • Strong experience with bank wires, payment processing, cash management, and trade settlements. • Knowledge of fixed income, derivatives, corporate actions, and the end-to-end trade lifecycle. • Familiarity with Bloomberg, Aladdin, SWIFT, or similar investment platforms is an asset. • Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement. How to Apply Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #481225 ----- DISCLAIMERS ----- This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing position. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if one is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies in English here and in French here. Additionally, the company uses AI to perform preliminary screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; • licensure and certification requirements; • office location and other geographic considerations; • other business and organizational needs. Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

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