Manager, Trade Operations POST NUMBER: 481225

Manager – Trade Operations – 6 Month Contract

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day trade operations, ensuring the accurate and timely processing and settlement of trades across multiple asset classes.
• Oversee bank wire processing, treasury transactions, cash movements, and payment operations.
• Manage bank portals, SWIFT connectivity, custodian relationships, and investment account administration.
• Supervise the Trade Operations team while driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Resolve trade exceptions and support derivative, collateral, and corporate action activities.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, brokers, custodians, and internal stakeholders to deliver seamless operational support.
• Support SOC 1 initiatives, monitor key operational controls, and ensure compliance with industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes and improve overall team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in trade operations, investment operations, treasury, or middle/back office within financial services.
• Strong experience with bank wires, payment processing, cash management, and trade settlements.
• Knowledge of fixed income, derivatives, corporate actions, and the end-to-end trade lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Aladdin, SWIFT, or similar investment platforms is an asset.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement.

Pay Rate
$45.00/Hour

How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.