Team Lead, Equity Settlements

SPECTRAFORCE; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SPECTRAFORCE is seeking an experienced Operations Specialist / Senior Operations Specialist to join our Capital Markets Operations team in Toronto. The role focuses on Global Equity Clearing & Settlements, trade operations, and Canadian/US markets, with leadership responsibilities in a senior IC capacity.

The position is based in Toronto, ON with a hybrid arrangement (2 days onsite). Full-Time Permanent role offering growth in a fast-paced capital markets environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Global Equity Clearing & Settlements.
• Strong knowledge of Equity Trade Operations and post-trade processing.
• Experience with Broadridge, CDS, DTC, and global settlement platforms.
• Hands-on experience supporting Canadian & US Capital Markets.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring operations teams (Team Lead/Senior Operations).
• Strong understanding of settlement breaks, reconciliations, and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage Global/Foreign Equity Clearing & Settlement activities across CDS, DTC, and international markets.
• Resolve complex trade settlement issues and minimize settlement breaks.
• Support daily operations across Canadian, US, and Global Markets.
• Act as the senior operational lead and backup to the Associate Director.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams, offshore partners, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Global Equity Clearing & Settlements

Equity Trade Operations

Canadian & US Capital Markets

Leadership/Mentoring

Settlement risk and controls

Tools

Broadridge

CDS

DTC

Global settlement platforms

Job description

We are hiring an experienced Operations Specialist / Senior Operations Specialist to join a leading Capital Markets Operations team. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in Global Equity Clearing & Settlements, trade operations, and Canadian/US capital markets, looking to step into a senior individual contributor role with leadership responsibilities.

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Global/Foreign Equity Clearing & Settlement activities across CDS, DTC, and international markets
• Resolve complex trade settlement issues and minimize settlement breaks
• Support daily operations across Canadian, US, and Global Markets
• Act as the senior operational lead and backup to the Associate Director
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with internal teams, offshore partners, and external stakeholders

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Global Equity Clearing & Settlements
• Strong knowledge of Equity Trade Operations and post-trade processing
• Experience with Broadridge, CDS, DTC, and global settlement platforms
• Hands-on experience supporting Canadian & US Capital Markets
• Prior experience leading or mentoring operations teams (Team Lead/Senior Operations)
• Strong understanding of settlement breaks, reconciliations, and risk controls

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Euroclear, BNP, BPS, Arrow
• Experience leveraging AI/Copilot for operational improvements