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Operations Associate

Validus Risk Management

Toronto

On-site

CAD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Validus Risk Management is seeking a Trading Operations Specialist to enhance their trading infrastructure and manage operations for a diverse client base. The role involves executing trades, ensuring compliance, and optimizing hedging portfolios while working closely with investment banks and clients. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a finance-related degree, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in trading operations.

Benefits

Generous discretionary Bonus Scheme
Private Health Insurance
Retirement Scheme
15 days holiday per annum increasing to 20 days

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in trading operations.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial markets and trading operations.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with trading infrastructure onboarding with investment banks.
  • Conduct and oversee trading operations activities.
  • Prepare and send daily regulatory reports.

Skills

Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Communication
Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM)

Job description

The capital markets function at Validus was established two years ago, with the objective of developing a specialist front / middle / back office outsourced solution for our client base of private capital managers, institutional investors and corporate clients.

This involves :

  • Establishing trading infrastructure (trading lines, ISDA agreements) with investment banks and other counterparties
  • Executing derivative trades (as agent) on behalf of clients
  • Communicating and coordinating hedging activity with clients
  • Ensuring best execution across a variety of derivatives (FX, interest rates, commodities)
  • Managing and developing strong relationships with clients and across our banking panel of >

50 banks around the world

  • Proactively working with clients and Validus colleagues to optimise hedging portfolios
  • Designing and presenting hedging solutions to internal and external clients

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist with the trading infrastructure onboarding with investment banks and other counterparties
  • Conduct and oversee all trading operations activities, including trade confirmation, payment facilitation, reconciliation and regulatory reporting
  • Prepare and send daily regulatory reports
  • Collect clients’ financial statements and conduct ATE testing
  • Manage fund finance operations
  • Utilise technology skills to assist with data analysis, developing and automating reports and processes to help the GCM function become more efficient
  • Carry out ad-hoc project work and any other ancillary task as assigned by the Department Head
  • Monitor and analyse trading data and performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement
  • Stay up-to-date with market trends and developments, assessing potential impact on trading operations
  • Manage relationships with external counterparties, brokers, and vendors
  • Adhere to all internal policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in trading operations
  • In-depth knowledge of financial markets and trading operations, including trade execution, settlement, and risk management
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field
  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are a plus
  • You will be eligible to join our generous discretionary Bonus Scheme (paid semi-annually) after 6 months of service
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Retirement Scheme
  • You will be entitled to 15 days holiday per annum which will increase by 1 day per year to a maximum total of 20 days as well as all Canadian bank holidays

Our core company values are;

  • Accountability – Getting it done and owning the result.
  • Teamwork – We succeed by helping others succeed.
  • Integrity – We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct.
  • Diversity – Diversity boosts creativity – creativity is our edge.
  • Kaizen – Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.

Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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