Analyst, Trade Control, Capital Markets - 12 month term

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Analyst in Equity Markets Trade Control to support trading activities. This role involves verifying and reconciling trades, ensuring timely settlements, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of Capital Markets products. Join a forward-thinking bank that values your contributions and fosters an inclusive environment where you can thrive. With opportunities for growth and a focus on employee well-being, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the financial sector.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Banking benefits

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance programs

Social recognition program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of equity products and operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Verify trade details against various sources to ensure accuracy.
• Reconcile trades between internal and external systems.
• Responsible for daily reporting and record-keeping for compliance.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Auditing

Business Effectiveness

Capital Markets

Client Service

Customer Experience (CX)

Detail-Oriented

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Mathematics

Undergraduate Degree in Economics

Undergraduate Degree in Finance

Tools

Broadridge

Fidessa

CTM

CDS

DTC

SSCNet

Excel

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What You’ll Be Doing

The Analyst, Equity Markets Trade Control is accountable for providing day-to-day support for globally based trading in Equity Markets products within Capital Markets. You will ensure that all transactions advised by the Front Office are completely and accurately booked into the requisite applications. Additionally, you will independently confirm and verify direct external transactions in accordance with industry best practices. Monitoring all trading activities and investigating any discrepancies related to trading will be part of your responsibilities, and you will advise on any new business as required.
You will take ownership of several key functions, including reconciling trader inventories, exchange and depository trades, intercompany accounts, and foreign exchange. You will also liaise with clients to ensure timely trade settlement and collaborate with business operations, traders, back office, and clients in the event that a buy-in is necessary to resolve any fails, including clearing cash or security balances in RAP/DAP accounts beyond regular settlement timeframes. Additionally, you will run daily reports associated with the Trade Control group as part of the group's control processes and support the business management group with ad hoc requests and projects as needed.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll Succeed

• Trade Verification and Reconciliation: You will verify all trade details against blotters, broker confirmations, external trading platforms, trade tickets, and trader files, in accordance with established daily control procedures designed to detect errors and omissions in trade capture. Additionally, you will reconcile trades between internal and external systems.

• Business Acumen and Focus: You will maintain a high level of knowledge about Capital Markets business products while collaborating with your peers to deliver timely results for various stakeholders. You will also demonstrate focused attention to detail when reviewing trade information in booking systems, ensuring accuracy and reliability in all aspects of your work.

• Reporting and Records Management: You will be responsible for daily reporting associated with the Trade Control group as part of the group's overall control framework. In this position, you will need to adopt an organized approach to record-keeping of daily controls to ensure compliance for audit purposes.

Who You Are

• You have an undergraduate university degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance.

• You have 1 - 3 years of relevant experience working in a fast-paced environment and delivering results. Previous experience in Capital Markets or working in the financial services industry is an asset.

• You have the business acumen and knowledge of equity products - operational and settlement practices of stocks and options.

• You have the technical knowledge. You bring intermediate Excel knowledge, specifically for reconciling datasets from different sources.

• You have experience working in a financial institution and have a strong understanding of the division of major departments in a bank and the flow of information.

• You are an effective communicator. You bring strong verbal communication skills that enable you to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including back office, investigations officers, traders, marketers and middle office.

• You excel at finding solutions. You bring solid problem solving, analytical thinking and ability to use initiative while responding to non-routine queries.

• You are passionate about people. Effective interpersonal skills, including good teamwork and relationship building.

• You know the details matter. Confident and thorough, using good judgment, decision making and attention to detail.

• You can demonstrate experience in various systems. Knowledge of Broadridge, Fidessa, CTM, CDS, DTC, and SSCNet is an asset.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.
  
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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

*Subject to program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Expected End Date

2026-05-29

Job Location

Toronto-161 Bay St., 4th

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Auditing, Business Effectiveness, Capital Markets, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Detail-Oriented, Teamwork