Operations Analyst I

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Toronto seeks a Trade Finance Operations Specialist with at least 3 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance and extensive knowledge of AML/ATF procedures. Responsibilities include managing the transaction lifecycle of letters of credit and ensuring compliance with international guidelines. The position offers a hybrid work model transitioning after three months.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Trade Finance Operations Experience preferably with a Financial Institution.
• Professional knowledge of AML and ATF procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English.

Responsibilities

• Handle transaction lifecycle of documentary letters of credit and payments.
• Provide technical subject matter guidance to team members.
• Maintain a culture of risk management and adhere to operational frameworks.

Skills

Trade Finance Operations Experience

Knowledge of AML and ATF procedures

Risk management

Conflict resolution skills

Teamwork

Excellent communication in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, International Business or related Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

banking or financial background is must

Location Type: Hybrid: the first 3 months will be 100% onsite, then starting in November, it will transition to 4 days onsite per week

Pay rates:

T4: 31.67/hr

IC: 36.29/hr

Contract Period: 11 months with potential to extend or convert

Location: Toronto, ON

Business Hours: Monday to Friday; Core Business Hours

Job Requirements

• 3+ Years of Trade Finance Operations Experience preferably with a Financial Institution is required for this role.

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, International Business or other related Discipline

• Working professional level knowledge of AML and ATF procedures and requirements related to Trade finance.

• Have a risk management and control focus with a high level of personal accountability and ownership of their role.

• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently

• Excellent listening, conflict resolution and mediation skills required.

• Collaborative and relational work style with proven success in a team environment.

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and other programming tools is an asset

• Have a Clear, professional and informative communication style (oral and written) in English,

Nice to have:

• CDCS, CSDG certification is an asset.

Job Responsibilities:

Working knowledge and understanding of business processes and procedures and should be able to handle transaction lifecycle of documentary letters of credit, documentary collections and have a sound knowledge of payments with the ability to work with the general rules and guidelines set out by the International Chamber of Commerce, local/foreign statutory requirements and with adherence to internal policies and regulatory guidelines.

• Provide technical subject matter guidance to the team members and should have advanced knowledge of trade finance products and practices including ICC rules and regulations (UCP 600, ISBP 725, URC 522, ISP 98 and URDG758).
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite; adhere to enterprise frameworks and methodologies that relate to operations activities for own area (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing, Business Continuity Management).