Associate, Securities Lending Operations

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate, Securities Lending Operations based in Canada.

This role offers the opportunity to join a high-impact operations team responsible for supporting complex financial processes at scale. You will play a key part in managing securities lending activities, ensuring accurate settlements, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining strong relationships with external counterparties. The position combines operational execution, financial expertise, and cross-functional collaboration across trading, product, technology, and finance teams. You will contribute to improving processes, reducing operational friction, and building scalable solutions in a fast-moving environment. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys solving problems, and values precision in high-stakes financial operations. You will gain exposure to capital markets workflows while helping deliver reliable experiences for clients and partners.

Accountabilities:: The Associate, Securities Lending Operations will support the daily execution and continuous improvement of securities lending processes, ensuring operational accuracy, timely settlements, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Execute daily securities lending activities in partnership with trading teams and operations stakeholders.

Process counterparty returns and support loan recall activities to maintain accurate positioning.

Ensure timely settlement of loans and returns while investigating and resolving operational issues.

Communicate with external counterparties through email and calls to execute transactions, resolve discrepancies, and maintain strong relationships.

Identify, investigate, and resolve transaction discrepancies to ensure data accuracy and operational integrity.

Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of records and support audit-related requests.

Assist with front-office operational activities related to corporate actions and daily market movements.

Support billing activities, month-end processes, and treasury-related cash movements.

Collaborate with traders, product managers, engineers, finance teams, and other operations groups to improve workflows and ensure efficient trade execution.

Contribute to the creation and enhancement of operational procedures, including processes supporting new business initiatives.

Support onboarding activities for new counterparties and help strengthen operational relationships.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented finance professional with experience in capital markets operations and a strong ability to manage complex processes under tight deadlines. They should combine analytical thinking, technical proficiency, and strong collaboration skills.

3+ years of experience working within a broker-dealer, bank, capital markets firm, pension fund, or similar financial services environment.

Background in finance, accounting, business, or a related technical discipline.

Strong understanding of securities operations, trade processing, settlements, and reconciliation processes.

Excellent attention to detail with strong judgment and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Advanced proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.

Ability to identify process improvements and contribute to operational efficiency initiatives.

Comfortable working with financial systems, operational tools, and evolving technologies.

Benefits:

The role offers a flexible and inclusive environment designed to support employee well-being, professional growth, and long-term success.

Competitive compensation package.

Comprehensive health benefits and life insurance coverage.

Employer-supported long-term savings program with matching contributions.

20 vacation days, wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days.

Flexible work options, including opportunities to work remotely outside Canada for up to 90 days per year.

Employee resource groups supporting diversity, inclusion, and community.

Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across North America.

A culture focused on innovation, ownership, continuous improvement, and building better ways of working.

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