Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Middle-Office OTC Derivatives Analyst to join their AIS Operations team in Toronto. This is a full-time, on-site 12-month contract role focused on supporting the valuation, reconciliation, and processing of OTC and listed derivatives. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring pricing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and exceptional client service across a variety of investment products.
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Advantages
-Work with one of Canada's top financial institutions
-Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with complex OTC derivative products
-Exposure to large-scale operations and collaboration with investment managers and internal teams
-Positive and collaborative team culture
-Potential for contract extension or conversion to full-time employment
Responsibilities
-Analyze daily price movements and perform valuation of OTC and listed derivatives
-Conduct position and pricing reconciliations against third-party statements
-Support corporate action adjustments and setup of derivatives in valuation systems
-Act as a key liaison between Investment Managers and internal trade processing teams
-Investigate and escalate price variances exceeding tolerance levels
-Research appropriate valuation methods for new and complex OTC products
-Deliver timely and accurate reporting to clients and stakeholders
-Contribute to operational projects, process improvement initiatives, and audit readiness
-Ensure adherence to compliance, risk, and operational policies
-Provide global business support by covering early/late shifts as required
Qualifications
Must-Have:
-Prior experience with Listed and OTC Derivatives
-Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (VBA/Macros)
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
-Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
-Familiarity with derivatives systems and financial instrument integration
-Flexibility for rotating shifts
Nice-to-Have:
-Experience with Reuters or Bloomberg Terminal
-Knowledge of GAAP
-Securities experience
-Enrollment in or completion of recognized financial certification programs (CSC, CGA, CMA, CFA, etc.)
Summary
This is a dynamic opportunity for a financial professional with strong derivatives experience and a passion for analytical work. The successful candidate will join a team of approximately 50 professionals in a collaborative and positive environment, contributing to key operational functions for a major financial institution. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a global market leader, we encourage you to apply.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Middle-Office OTC Derivatives Analyst to join their AIS Operations team in Toronto. This is a full-time, on-site 12-month contract role focused on supporting the valuation, reconciliation, and processing of OTC and listed derivatives. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring pricing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and exceptional client service across a variety of investment products.
Advantages
-Work with one of Canada's top financial institutions
-Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with complex OTC derivative products
-Exposure to large-scale operations and collaboration with investment managers and internal teams
-Positive and collaborative team culture
-Potential for contract extension or conversion to full-time employment
Responsibilities
-Analyze daily price movements and perform valuation of OTC and listed derivatives
-Conduct position and pricing reconciliations against third-party statements
-Support corporate action adjustments and setup of derivatives in valuation systems
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-Act as a key liaison between Investment Managers and internal trade processing teams
-Investigate and escalate price variances exceeding tolerance levels
-Research appropriate valuation methods for new and complex OTC products
-Deliver timely and accurate reporting to clients and stakeholders
-Contribute to operational projects, process improvement initiatives, and audit readiness
-Ensure adherence to compliance, risk, and operational policies
-Provide global business support by covering early/late shifts as required
Qualifications
Must-Have:
-Prior experience with Listed and OTC Derivatives
-Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (VBA/Macros)
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
-Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
-Familiarity with derivatives systems and financial instrument integration
-Flexibility for rotating shifts
Nice-to-Have:
-Experience with Reuters or Bloomberg Terminal
-Knowledge of GAAP
-Securities experience
-Enrollment in or completion of recognized financial certification programs (CSC, CGA, CMA, CFA, etc.)
Summary
This is a dynamic opportunity for a financial professional with strong derivatives experience and a passion for analytical work. The successful candidate will join a team of approximately 50 professionals in a collaborative and positive environment, contributing to key operational functions for a major financial institution. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a global market leader, we encourage you to apply.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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