Analyst, Securities Operations

OMERS / Oxford Properties Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a detail-oriented Analyst to join their Securities Operations team. This role is pivotal in managing workflows related to global market requirements, ensuring accurate trade settlements, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging their analytical skills and experience in investment operations. With a commitment to employee growth and wellness, this forward-thinking organization offers a hybrid work model that fosters collaboration and innovation. Join a diverse team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the investment landscape.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in investment operations with public market knowledge.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage trade settlements and ensure compliance with policies.
• Analyze corporate actions and prepare management reports.

Skills

Investment Operations

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

University degree in finance

CFA or CPA (working towards)

Tools

Excel

Word

Calypso

Charles River

Bloomberg

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise, and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.

We are a purpose-driven, dynamic, and sustainable pension plan. An industry-leading global investor with teams in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney, and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 600,000+ members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.

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The Securities Operations team supports investment groups in transacting across various global markets and jurisdictions. The team manages investment middle office functions critical to the lifecycle of investment products in the portfolio.

The Analyst plays a key role in managing workflows related to global market requirements, including trade settlements, income entitlement, valuation practices, corporate actions, compliance & policy monitoring, and onboarding of counterparties. Products include equities, fixed income, repos, short selling, private investments, and exposure to cash, collateral, commercial paper, securities, and deposits.

We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members.

Our hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

The Analyst will undertake activities including:

• Managing the book of record for transactions to ensure accurate trade settlement, cash entitlements, valuations, and reporting.
• Performing daily verifications between the trading system and book of record, analyzing discrepancies, and resolving issues.
• Ensuring timely confirmation and settlement of transactions by coordinating with traders and brokers.
• Managing trade activity to adhere to policies and regulations.
• Completing market opening requests and maintaining ongoing market requirements.
• Analyzing corporate actions and their impacts on settlements, valuations, and reporting.
• Preparing management reports on trade limits, compliance, cash forecasts, and settlements, highlighting outliers.
• Implementing process improvements and automation where possible.
• Developing and updating documentation supporting policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with OMERS policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintaining knowledge of investment products and customer needs to respond effectively.
• Fostering relationships with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Supporting audits with accurate and complete information.

Qualifications

• University degree in finance or a related field; working towards CFA or CPA preferred. Relevant courses are an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in investment operations, with knowledge of public market instruments.
• Experience with private markets and cash/collateral administration is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and prioritize responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with investment accounting, reporting, and audit practices.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; experience with investment systems required.
• Experience with Calypso, Charles River, Bloomberg is an asset.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and eagerness to learn.

As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we serve.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and employee experience, supported by Employee Resource Groups, executive sponsorship, and recognition programs.