Operations Officer - 58913

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Operations Officer II to join a collaborative operations team supporting a leading financial institution in Mississauga, ON. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end back-office transactional processing, daily account reconciliations, wire transfers, and settlements.

This is a 12-month contract position (with potential for extension or permanent conversion based on performance and business needs) operating on a hybrid schedule (4 days on-site per week).
Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote).
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours/week (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Contract Length: 12 Months (High probability of extension/conversion).
Notice: Due to the comprehensive nature of the onboarding program, scheduled time off cannot be accommodated during the first 3 months of the contract.
Pay rate $25.48

Advantages
Industry Experience: Gain valuable operational experience with one of Canada’s leading financial institutions.
Growth Opportunities: Strong potential for contract extension or conversion to a full-time, permanent role based on performance.
Supportive Environment: Comprehensive 4–6 month structured onboarding and training program within a collaborative team of 15 professionals.
Predictable Schedule: Standard daytime working hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; no rotation, no overtime).
Pure Back-Office Focus: 100% processing-focused role with minimal daily meeting overhead (~30 minutes/day).

Responsibilities
Account Reconciliation & Settlement: Perform daily account reconciliations to maintain accuracy across financial records, process wire transfers, execute account settlements, and post debit/credit entries in a timely manner.
Discrepancy Investigation: Identify, research, and resolve account-related exceptions, out-of-balance conditions, and transaction discrepancies, following up on outstanding items to completion.
Compliance & Service Standards: Ensure all daily transaction processing meets strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs), productivity benchmarks, and regulatory audit standards.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with both internal partners and external contacts to address inquiries, escalate operational risks, and streamline transaction workflows.
Continuous Improvement: Maintain accurate documentation, identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, and support process improvements within the unit.

Qualifications
Required:
Experience: 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in the banking or financial services industry, with a direct focus on accounting and/or complex account reconciliations.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including demonstrated experience with VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and Macros.
Education: Completed Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Work Style & Soft Skills:
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail when managing high-volume transactions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven reliability, punctuality, and time-management capabilities.
Work History: Demonstrated history of tenure and stability in previous roles.

Nice-to-Have / Assets:
Prior operational or trade processing experience within a major Canadian financial institution.
Familiarity with cash and treasury products (e.g., money market deposits/loans, foreign exchange spots/forwards, swaps).
Exposure to banking platforms such as Global or Wall Street Systems (WSS).

Summary
If you are interested in the operations officer role please apply online today!

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.

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