Derivative Analyst, Derivative Operations, Fund & Portfolio Services

CIBC Mellon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented professional to enhance their Derivatives Operations team. In this role, you will work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure accurate accounting for derivative products. Your expertise in derivative instruments and strong organizational skills will be crucial in meeting deadlines and improving processes. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while contributing to risk control initiatives and operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in the securities industry with accounting principles.
• Knowledge of derivative instruments and trading strategies.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to meet accounting needs for products.
• Coordinate workflow of pricing and reconciliations.
• Assist in resolving complex derivatives processing issues.

Skills

Knowledge of derivative instruments

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Client communication

Education

University degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work with clients and prospective clients to meet accounting needs for new and existing products
• Liaise with clients, investment managers and internal staff to ensure reporting issues are addressed and that the accounting solutions provided best fit their needs, building and maintaining a strong relationship with advisor base
• Co-ordinate the workflow of pricing and reconciliations of derivative holdings to meet the accounting statement deadlines; execute as necessary
• Assist team members in the resolution of complex derivatives processing or accounting issues
• Provide guidance to junior staff to ensure client, advisor and internal department issues are addressed
• Keep current on new derivative and alternative investment products in the market place in order to be able to speak knowledgeably on the subject matter
• Participate in the annual review of all Derivative Operations policies; process daily derivatives transactions as needed
• Perform risk control analysis and assist supervisor and manager in developing and executing initiatives to proactively mitigate risk
• Identify opportunities for improved processing, cost reduction and revenue generation in the Derivatives Operations department
  
  

Qualifications

• University degree
• Knowledge of derivative instruments, valuation, reconciliations and trading strategies; executing on initiatives/projects; communicating with client front offices with respect to derivative trading programs
• 3 or more years experience in the securities industry, with experience in applying accounting principles in an operations environment
• Detail oriented, highly organized with ability to meet deadlines