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Wealthsimple · 2 days ago

Associate, Brokerage Operations (Reconciliations)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

CAD$54K/yr - CAD$68K/yr

1+ years exp

Wealthsimple is a fintech company dedicated to helping people achieve financial freedom through innovative financial services. The Associate in the Brokerage Operations Reconciliations team will manage daily and monthly reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and alignment, while also seeking opportunities for process improvement and collaboration across teams.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechImpact InvestingPersonal FinanceWealth Management

Responsibilities

Own a variety of critical trade and position reconciliations, proactively escalating to various upstream teams such as settlements, corporate actions, trade desk, securities lending to resolve discrepancies and mitigate risk

Collaborate with a cross-functional Operational team, ensuring accuracy of our books of record

Cultivate a deep knowledge on the settlement and clearance of equities through CDS and DTC

Adapt to our evolving service and build process to support the evolution of the team

Utilize SQL, Data and other AI tooling to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions that improve the efficiency of our back office operation teams

Qualification

SQLGoogle App ScriptBrokerage operations experienceExcel/Google SheetsDetail-oriented problem-solvingCuriosityProcess improvementCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

Required

1–2 years in brokerage operations or trade support

Strong experience with Excel/Google Sheets

Experience with programming such as SQL, Appscript/Javascript to identify opportunities for process improvements

Natural curiosity that unearths inefficiencies in processes before they arise

Detail-oriented problem-solver who thrives under pressure

Ability to expertly manage multiple time-sensitive tasks while quickly adapting to challenges in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams and partners

Curious, analytical, and proactive about improving processes using data, clear thinking, and care to make things simpler and smarter

Preferred

CSC, CPH, or DFOL are a plus

Previous working experience at a broker-dealer handling back office reconciliation responsibilities for options, securities operations and securities lending programs (IIROC-regulated dealer is preferred)

Bonus points for working with precious metals

Have completed or are pursuing industry courses (CSC, DFOL etc)