Hybrid Analyst – Capital Markets Operations

at Validus Risk Management

• Job title: Analyst – Capital Markets Operations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: CA$55,000 - CA$70,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python, VBA
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Analyst supporting capital markets operations, focusing on trade lifecycle management and process improvement initiatives. Gaining exposure to global financial markets and developing analytical skills in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Work closely with senior team members to understand operational workflows and best practices. Build effective working relationships with clients, banks, brokers and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• 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.
• 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

• 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