Job Specifications
Validus Risk Management is seeking a motivated and analytically strong Analyst to join our Capital Markets Operations team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on exposure to global financial markets, derivatives trading operations, and client-facing infrastructure within a fast-growing capital markets platform.
You will support the end-to-end trade lifecycle across FX, derivatives, commodities and futures, while developing strong technical, analytical and operational skills. Over time, you will take increasing ownership of workflows and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
This role is suited to someone who is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and motivated to build a long-term career in capital markets operations.
Key Responsibilities
Trade Lifecycle & Operational Support
Support the end-to-end trade lifecycle across FX, derivatives, commodities and futures, including:
Trade capture and confirmation
Settlement coordination and payment facilitation
Reconciliations and break investigation
Regulatory and internal reporting
Assist with counterparty onboarding and trading infrastructure setup, including documentation and coordination with investment banks
Support fund finance operations and treasury-related activities
Assist with LEI management and client documentation processes
Collect and organise client financial statements and support ATE testing processes
Process Improvement & Data
Contribute to the identification of process inefficiencies and assist in implementing improvements
Support automation and workflow enhancement initiatives
Use Excel and other tools to analyse operational data and improve reporting accuracy and transparency
Develop familiarity with automation and data tools such as Python, Alteryx, or Power Query (training and development supported)
Collaboration & Development
Work closely with senior team members to understand operational workflows and best practices
Build effective working relationships with clients, banks, brokers and internal stakeholders
Develop strong understanding of regulatory requirements and operational risk controls
Take ownership of assigned tasks and proactively seek to improve processes and documentation
Requirements
Required Experience & Skills
Experience
1-3 years of experience in financial services, capital markets operations, treasury, fund administration, or a related field
Exposure to financial instruments such as FX, derivatives, fixed income or commodities is advantageous but not essential
Experience in an operational, analytical or process-driven role preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, or a related discipline
Technical & Analytical Skills
Strong Excel skills (including formulas, data manipulation and reconciliation)
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
Interest in automation, data analysis and improving processes
Exposure to Python, Alteryx, VBA, Power BI or similar tools is advantageous but not required
Behavioural Attributes
High level of accuracy and organisational discipline
Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn
Clear and professional communication skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
Positive, proactive attitude with strong ownership mindset
Benefits
Validus assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $55,000 and $70,000 CAD per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualised basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the Validus total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include, generous bonus, and Company-sponsored benefit programs
Performance bonus linked to agreed success criteria - paid semi annually
20 days' holiday (increasing to 25 with tenure) plus bank holidays
Private health insurance (including dental, optical and mental health)
Travel insurance
Learning & development allowance and support for professional qualifications
No AI is used to screen, assess or select applicants
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About the Company
Validus Risk Management is an independent market risk advisory firm specialising in the management of currency, interest rate and commodity price risk.
We help our clients navigate and manage financial risk with a hands-on advisory approach and award-winning technology solutions. Our systematic financial risk management methodology has been designed to increase risk transparency, create customised risk management solutions, and facilitate the efficient execution of hedging transactions by minimising information asymmetry b...
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