Trading Operations Specialist

Humans of HR is an upcoming boutique recruitment agency in Vancouver and is very quickly becoming the go-to agency for hiring and placement of skilled corporate professionals. Combined with our vast network and extraordinary customer‑centric approach, we are the obvious choice in helping you find your next home.We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in the Vancouver area, in the investment management space, for a Trade Operations Specialist to join their Operations team.This is a hands‑on role at the centre of the trade lifecycle, making sure every transaction is booked, settled and reconciled accurately and on time. You will work across several asset classes and with both internal and external partners, so the role offers broader exposure than a typical single-function operations seat. The role is hybrid, with 3 days a week in the office after an initial in‑office onboarding period.Key Responsibilities
Book, process and settle trades across equities, fixed income and derivativesWork with portfolio managers and traders after execution to confirm trade details and allocationsCoordinate settlement instructions with brokers, custodians and trust companies so transactions land in the correct accountsInvestigate and resolve trade breaks, failed settlements and other discrepanciesComplete daily reconciliations and support the team’s operational controlsMaintain security master data, including pricing, dividends, corporate actions, interest, MBS paydowns, futures and FX ratesKeep operational records accurate, complete and well organizedContribute ideas and support for process improvement projectsWhat You Bring
3-5 years of experience in trade operations, securities settlement or investment operationsWorking knowledge of settlement processes for equities, fixed income and derivativesA sharp eye for detail and comfort working with high volumes of numbers where accuracy is criticalStrong Excel skills;
Bloomberg experience isan assetCanadian Securities Course (CSC) is an assetClear, professional communication with internal teams and outside counterpartiesStrong organization and a proactive, problem‑solving approachWhat's on Offer
A stable, well‑established firm with a collaborative team cultureMatched RRSP contributions and extended health benefits from day oneThree weeks of vacation to startBroad exposure across asset classes and room to grow within operationsThe chance to make a real impact in a role where precision matters
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