Securities Operations Specialist

Kelly Services; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist in Toronto, Ontario. This hybrid role requires a university degree and over 5 years of experience in securities operations. The responsibilities include settling loans and collateral tickets, managing fast-paced settlements, and providing operational support. Candidates need strong communication, analytical skills, and attention to detail. The position offers an opportunity to gain specialized knowledge in banking operations and work within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus and holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in securities operations, finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Settle all loans, borrows, and collateral tickets in CDS and DTC.
• Manage settlements efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform mark-to-market, reconciliations, and support for Traders.
• Maintain organized documentation for daily settlements.
• Participate in daily huddles and ensure coverage during absences.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Detail-oriented, accurate, and audit-conscious

Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Education

University degree

Job description

Securities Operations Specialist

Hybrid

Role Overview

The Securities Operations Specialist provides specialized operational support within the Securities Lending & Settlement teams, focusing on clearing and settlement of transactions across multiple markets. This role is responsible for processing loans, borrows, collateral, reconciliations, mark-to-market activities, and trade support while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Settle all T007 and 5036 loans, borrows, repays, and collateral tickets in CDS and DTC by end of day
• Manage settlements efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment

Operational Support & Administration

• Perform mark-to-market, contract comparison, fees & rebate, reconciliations, and recall functions
• Provide real-time position checks and support for Traders related to lending activity
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation for daily settlements to support audits
• Participate in daily huddles, WPE activities, and Late Collateral rotation shifts, ensuring coverage during absences
• Ensure all FX and wire requests are authorized per assigned limits

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• University degree required
• 5+ years of experience (flexible)

Must-Have Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and audit-conscious
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join Us?

This role offers exposure to high-level banking operations. It’s an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to expand their banking experience, gain specialized knowledge in securities operations, and work in a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic team environment.

Benefits

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

EEO Statement

Kelly is committed to providing a workplace environment that is inclusive and respects the dignity of those in our workforce. Consistent with that commitment, Kelly will ensure that persons who are otherwise able to work are not unfairly excluded from doing so based upon any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation, and will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the needs of applicants and employees in all employment processes including but not limited to, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, or training.