Senior Trade Operations Analyst

Recruiting in Motion

  • Toronto, ON
  • $90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
About the Role:Our client in the alternative investments space is adding to their team! This role reports to the Director of Trade Operations and focuses on managing the post-trade lifecycle of listed and OTC derivatives. You’ll work closely with traders, portfolio managers, fund administrators, prime brokers, and counterparties to ensure smooth and accurate execution across all platforms.Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the full trade lifecycle for derivatives, including futures, options, swaps, FX forwards, and other OTC products.
  • Act as the main operations contact for traders and portfolio managers, resolving issues and discrepancies.
  • Ensure accurate and timely trade capture, affirmation, matching (e.g., DTCC Omega), and settlement.
  • Support multiple asset classes (fixed income, equities, FX, commodities) and understand global market cutoffs and conventions.
  • Coordinate with fund accounting and NAV control to ensure accurate trade activity in daily/monthly NAVs, especially for complex OTC products.
  • Monitor and resolve trade breaks, investigate discrepancies, and escalate when needed.
  • Perform root cause analysis and strengthen controls to reduce operational risks.
  • Support system upgrades, workflow automation, and new product launches.
  • Assist with collateral/margin processes, including calls and dispute resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support related reporting and audits.
Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting (industry certifications an asset).
  • 2+ years of trade operations experience with strong exposure to derivatives.
  • Solid understanding of listed and OTC derivative products.
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills, both internal and external.
  • Ability to juggle multiple deadlines, adapt quickly, and work independently.
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Familiarity with investment accounting, reporting, and audit processes.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Word; experience with OMS (Aladdin, Bloomberg), reconciliation tools, and trade matching systems (e.g., DTCC) is a plus.

Recruiting in Motion