Introduction:
Prime Hires is seeking a skilled Operations Officer III to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.
Contract Period: 6 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate: $29 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Location Type: On-site; 5 days on-site
Business Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide a broad range of operational support and performs general to specialized transactions and/or other processing activities for own Operations and Business Services function.
- May contribute to analysis/reporting on critical projects or special initiatives that strengthen our operating model/processes and elevate service quality.
- Execute transactions accurately, on time and in line with established guidelines/procedures while adhering to formal or informal Service Level Agreement(s) (SLAs).
- Refer or escalate processing or operational issues as needed based on a solid understanding of the issue, connecting with the appropriate function/partner to facilitate resolution and ensure that service quality is maintained.
- Identify opportunities to improve service delivery Support partners with incoming transactions, validating information as needed to perform adjustments within authority levels Interact with partners by responding to requests in an effective and timely manner.
- Prioritize and manage own workload to meet Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements for service and productivity.
- Understand internal and industry regulations and trends, remain informed of emerging issues and apply appropriate due diligence in adherence with operating policies/procedures.
- Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate.
- Support the timely and accurate completion of business processes.
- Actively review internal processes/activities and provide ideas for process improvement.
- Investigate and escalate non-standard or high-risk activities as appropriate.
- Adhere to enterprise frameworks and methodologies that relate to operations activities for own area (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, Business Continuity Management).
- Be knowledgeable of and comply with Bank Code of Conduct.
- University graduate in business or related field required.
- 4 years of banking/Financial industry experience.
- Microsoft 365 proficiency- Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Tech savvy is very important- ability to navigate between multiple software.
- Intermediate excel- VLOOKUP and FORMULA.
- Attention to detail and Accuracy.
- Prioritization skills.
- Time management skills.
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC) designation.
- Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and handle high volumes of work.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- Self-motivated and goal oriented.
- Ability to adapt to changing policies and procedures.
- Understanding of MM and FX Products (e.g. Options, Foreign Exchange spots and forwards, Money Market deposits and loans).
- Knowledge of Global and WSS platforms would be an asset.
Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.
We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.
Prime Hires & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Prime Hires is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.