Trade Operations Specialist

Your team

Pictet Canada, a member of the Pictet Group—a Swiss private bank recognized for its expertise in securities trading for over 50 years—invites you to join its dynamic operational team. As part of strengthening international collaboration between Geneva, Luxembourg, Singapore, and Canada, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a global "follow-the-sun" operational model within a human-sized professional environment.

Pictet Canada, a proud member of the Pictet Group—a Swiss private bank with a legacy of excellence spanning over 50 years in securities trading—invites you to join our dynamic operational team. As we strengthen our international collaboration across Geneva, Luxembourg, Singapore, and Canada, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a global “follow-the-sun” operating model within a close-knit, professional environment. 

Your role

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for processing operations related to standard financial products, including equities, bonds, currencies, and treasury transactions. You will play an essential role in monitoring and reconciling securities transactions and positions, while promoting continuous process improvement and providing superior customer service.

As an integral member of our team, you will be entrusted with the processing of operations related to standard financial products, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and treasury transactions. You will play a key role in monitoring and reconciling securities transactions and positions, while championing continuous process improvement and delivering outstanding client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate settlement of payments and transfers, resolving outstanding issues according to market-specific procedures to limit financial and regulatory risks/ Ensure the accurate settlement of payments and transfers, resolving outstanding issues in accordance with market-specific procedures to mitigate financial and regulatory risks
• Process deliveries and settlements of US and Canadian securities transactions (self-clearing broker), and oversee settlements and corporate actions in Europe and Asia/ Process timely deliveries and settlements for US and Canadian securities transactions (self-clearing broker), and oversee European and Asian settlements and corporate actions 
• Perform daily reconciliation of cash, trading, and collateral accounts/ Perform daily reconciliation of cash, trading equity, and collateral accounts 
• Reconcile trading accounts with counterparties and perform daily transaction matching. Manage treasury operations and risk projections, including bank transfers (via Swift and AMH) and related entries/ Reconcile trading accounts with counterparties and execute daily transaction matching. Manage treasury operations and daily risk projections, including bank transfers (via Swift and AMH) and related bookings
• Record transactions (DVP/RVP for standard securities, spot/forward FX contracts, swaps) by sending instructions to sub-custodians and correspondent banks/ Record transactions (DVP/RVP for standard securities, spot/forward FX contracts, swaps) by instructing sub-custodians and correspondent banks
• Maintain excellent relationships with other departments, proposing tailored solutions to their requests/ Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing effective solutions to their requests
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Front-to-Back value chain, contributing to process improvement and risk management/ Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Front-to-Back value chain, contributing to process enhancements and risk mitigation 

Your profile

• 5 to 7 years of experience in banking operations, with expertise in transaction processing and a deep knowledge of securities and currency operations./5-7 years of experience in banking operations, with a focus on trade processing and a deep understanding of securities and FX operations. 
• University degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, or related field./ University degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VBA is an asset) and tax reporting./ Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VBA  is an asset) and tax reporting. 
• Great attention to detail, rigor, and compliance with policies and procedures./ Meticulous attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures. 
• Team spirit and collaborative attitude./ Strong team player with a collaborative mindset. 
• Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written. English proficiency is essential for interacting with an international clientele. / Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written. English proficiency is essential for global client interactions. 
• Flexible availability Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. Remote work possible up to two days per week./ Flexible availability from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. Remote work is possible up to two days per week. 

Note

We will not accept any CVs via agencies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect every individual and promote their inclusion within the workplace. 

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.