Settlement Services Associate

Ventum Financial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent investment dealer in Toronto is seeking a motivated Settlement Services Associate. This entry-level position involves facilitating trade settlements, managing processes within trading systems, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic Operations team.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience in the Canadian securities industry preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate trade setup and confirmation within CDS/DTC systems.
• Manage segregation and de-segregation processes.
• Handle buy-in extension requests and approvals.
• Process account adjustments upon trade settlement.
• Perform reconciliation tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team-oriented attitude

Tools

CDS

DTCC

Dataphile

Job description

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Ventum Financial is one of Canada’s largest independent investment dealers with approximately 400 employees nationwide. Known for its entrepreneurial spirit and client-first approach, Ventum Financial provides expertise across multiple sectors. For institutional clients , Ventum offers research, investment banking, advisory, and sales & trading services. For private clients , Ventum provides a comprehensive wealth management platform for its Investment Advisors and Portfolio Managers, offering customized advice and access to a full spectrum of securities products and services.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Settlements Services Associate to join our Operations team in Toronto. Reporting to the Team Lead and / or Operations Manager , this role involves trade settlements in various environments, buy-ins, and associated settlement and operational duties. The ideal candidate must work well in a team, be eager to learn, highly organized, committed to accuracy, and willing to cross-train and work in other areas as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate trade setup and confirmation within CDS / DTC systems.
• Manage segregation and de-segregation processes as needed.
• Handle buy-in extension requests and approvals.
• Process account adjustments upon trade settlement.
• Perform reconciliation tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Required Skills and Qualifications

2 years relevant experience in the Canadian securities industry preferred but not required.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks concurrently to meet deadlines.

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience with CDS, DTCC, and Dataphile software is an asset.

A positive, team-oriented attitude and a passion for helping others succeed.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their responses; only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Ventum is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please inform us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

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