COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Ventum Financial is one of Canada’s largest independent investment dealers with approximately 400 employees nationwide. Known for its entrepreneurial spirit and client-first approach, Ventum Financial provides expertise across multiple sectors. For institutional clients Ventum provides expertise across a variety of sectors delivering a range of research, investment banking, advisory, and sales & trading services. For private clients, Ventum offers a comprehensive advisory and wealth management platform for its Investment Advisors and Portfolio Managers who provide customized advice to their clients and access to the full spectrum of securities products and services.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Settlements Services Associate to join our Operations team in Vancouver or Toronto. Reporting to the Team Lead and/or Operations Manager, this role is for trade settlements in a variety of environments, buy-ins and associated settlement and/or Operational duties. The ideal candidate must work well in a team environment, be eager to learn, highly organized committed to accuracy and be willing cross train and work in other areas as needed.
CORE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate trade setup and confirmation within CDS/DTC systems.
- Manage segregation and de-segregation processes as needed.
- Handle buy-in extension requests and approvals.
- Process account adjustments upon trade settlement.
- Perform reconciliation tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS:
- 2 years relevant experience in the Canadian securities industry preferred but not required.
- Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of tasks concurrently to meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with CDS, DTCC and Dataphile software an asset.
- A positive, team-oriented attitude and a passion for helping others succeed.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter.
We thank all applicants for their response but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Ventum is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. If you are invited to interview and require accommodation (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.