Transaction Processing Administrator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: On-site | Bedford, NS

Duration: 6 months

Our client a leading financial institution in Bedford, NS, is looking for a Transaction Processing Administrator to monitor and clear Workflow/Capture items within Service Level Agreements(SLA). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

  • Pre-screen, prepare and input all financial and various non-financial transactions by standard cut-off times. Includes but is not limited to: account set-up; address changes, investor changes, redemptions, purchases, switches, non-complex NIGOs, direct trade and wire order placement and settlement
  • Apply all quality control procedures
  • Reconciliation and settlement of daily trades
  • Daily deposits and cheque processes
  • Message all accounts where unusual actions have occurred
  • Audit Transactions, question procedures, suggest improvements to processes and give accurate feedback to team members to help reduce errors and ensure a high accuracy rate
  • Communicate effectively with both internal and external client groups
  • Work with the Manager to update Desk Operating Procedures and other tasks as assigned.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills in running/debugging various applications and macros.

Must-Have Skills:

  • Bilingual, French and English
  • At least 2+ years of financial service or mutual funds administration experience
  • Ability to work long hours, especially around peak season (RRSP), month-end and year–end to support the team. High-stress, demanding work environment.
  • Computer Literacy – Intermediate (Microsoft Office Suite- Excel)
  • Sound technical and analytical skills in running/debugging various applications and macros, including MS Office
  • Communicate effectively with both internal and external client groups

Nice-To-Have Skills:

  • Good working knowledge/experience in the financial services industry, specifically in Mutual fund and Segregated Funds administration
  • Sound knowledge of Mutual Fund and Segregated Fund taxation and compliance /regulation – including Registered Products
  • Proven track record in leading initiatives, managing cross-functional relationships
  • Completion of IFIC Mutual Funds Operations Course
  • Unitrax Recordkeeping System knowledge
  • FundSERV knowledge

Soft Skills Required:

  • Accuracy and attention to detail are of utmost importance.
  • Quick Learner and desire to take on additional tasks.
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Dedication to accuracy/ quality
  • Ability to multitask own work with the support of the team
  • Demonstrates initiative
  • Team player
  • Client focused
  • Highly organized
  • Results-oriented
  • Strong verbal and written communication

Education:

  • Highest Education

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.