Support our Trading Team's success by driving end-to-end trade execution, reconciliation, and core administration. In this dynamic role, you will ensure seamless desk operations while cross-training as a backup trader and supporting pooled fund validations.
Reporting To: Head of Portfolio Trading and Analysis
Educational Requirement:
Post-secondary education in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is an asset.
Trade Support Administrator
Tasks, Role & Responsibilities
Provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the trading team.
Validate and reconcile auto-trades to ensure internal records align accurately with custodian setups.
Conduct routine checks of internal asset mix data to ensure accurate alignment and completeness within the CRM system target allocations and actual account holdings.
Identify the root cause of trade failures, process trade cancellations, and track all corrections through to completion.
Track, log, and report on broker commissions, trading errors, and account dilutions.
Perform book value updating, verification, and system data entry.
Serve as a back-up for pooled fund price or NAV validations.
Maintain the security master database to ensure accurate setup and correct classifications.
Contact fund companies as needed to gather information or resolve queries.
Accurately complete and process subscription agreements.
Liaise between the trading desk, Operations, and clearing brokers or custodians.
Serve as a back-up trader, actively cross-training on all trade execution functions.
Perform daily trade blotter reconciliation and resolve any discrepancies or trade breaks.
Ensure trade restrictions are properly recorded within the CRM system.
Monitor, track, and flag corporate actions and reorganizations.
Participate in ad-hoc projects and perform other duties as directed as this role grows and evolves.
Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Tech savvy with strong AI proficiency.
Friendly and positive with a penchant for a high level of client service.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
High level of administrative accuracy, discretion and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information when handling documentation.
Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as in a team environment.
Advanced proficiency particularly Excel, along with familiarity with Order Management Systems (OMS).
A genuine passion for financial markets and a proactive approach to identifying process improvements.
0–2 years of related professional experience in the financial services industry or financial operations.
Just the start of what BCV can offer:
Financial Wellness: Highly competitive compensation, profit sharing, and pension plan.
Health & Balance: A comprehensive suite of Health, Wellness & Flexible benefits.
Career Growth: Strong educational support and professional development.
A Taste of the Good Life: Yes, we have a weekly office chef! And much more
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We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all genders, all cultures, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations.
If you possess the above skills and traits, and desire to grow and make a difference with our amazing local company, we invite you to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to Kimberly Wallace, Manager, People and Culture at careers@bcvfinancial.com
If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know when you submit your application.
We sincerely appreciate your interest and thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
