Senior Analyst, P&S & Buyins, Trade Ops

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) of Companies is committed to helping our customers become much more financially successful and secure.

We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, there are flexible working arrangements so you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at Questrade.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
• Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment
• Health & wellbeing resources and programs
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities to contribute to community causes
• Career growth and development opportunities

We’re looking for our next Senior Analyst, P&S & Buyins, Trade Ops. Could It Be You?

The purpose of the Senior Analyst, P&S & Buyins, Trade Ops is to mitigate financial, regulatory and reputational risks by ensuring the SLA and regulatory compliance of third-party clearing operations services and in-house processes. They work collaboratively to foster productive and positive relationships for the benefit of Questrade’s clients and overall business operations.

What’s it like working as Senior Analyst, P&S & Buyins, Trade Ops at Questrade?

The Senior Analyst, P&S & Buyins, Trade Ops is responsible for performing the daily activities within Questrade’s Trade Operations team. The position monitors, audits and measures in-house processes and third party services against SLA’s and regulatory obligations, then reports on the results.

They act as the first and primary point of contact for third party administrative and supervisory employees. They foster positive and productive relationships internally and with third parties, and they work collaboratively with all parties to effectively resolve issues.

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• Work with the Trading groups and external counterparties, such as other broker /dealers and custodians to resolve and understand settlement disputes, avoiding potential buy-in scenarios faced by the firm
• Keep current on Questrade products, services, programs, policies and procedures
• Issue buy-ins and monitor for threats for Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), and Canadian Depository for Securities (CDS) and work with management and Lending team to secure borrow to reduce risk to firm
• Perform trade reconciliation to ensure front office and back-office systems are in sync
• Be an integral part of brainstorming, designing and implementing process and procedures
• Facilitate Quest Wealth Management (QWM) trade correction and other ad hoc requests from various departments
• Complete individual/team’s critical priorities for the day, including trade capture
• Constantly monitor and review existing processes and seek to identify ways to improve performance and efficiency
• Ensure all trades are acted upon by the appropriate deadline, while maintaining high level of accuracy and exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholder
• Other responsibilities, as assigned
• Must be able to maintain and build new relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Learn and meet new business demands

So are YOU our next Senior Analyst, P&S & Buyins, Trade Ops? You are, if you have…

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in trade settlements/operations
• Knowledge in Google Suite, Google Apps Script, Microsoft, Power BI, SQL and Python an asset.
• Proven analytical and reconciliation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be experienced in building and maintaining solid working relationships internally and externally.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to work in team environment, and is flexible with constantly evolving environment
• Experience using Broadridge system is preferred
• Knowledge of Arrow, CDS, DTC, and Apex is considered an asset.
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in related field or equivalent experience

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At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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