Head Of Operations & Business Management

Manager – Trade Operations – 6 Month Contract Responsibilities Lead day-to-day trade operations, ensuring the accurate and timely processing and settlement of trades across multiple asset classes. Oversee bank wire processing, treasury transactions, cash movements, and payment operations. Manage bank portals, SWIFT connectivity, custodian relationships, and investment account administration.

Supervise the Trade Operations team while driving process improvements and operational efficiencies. Resolve trade exceptions and support derivative, collateral, and corporate action activities. Identify opportunities to enhance processes and improve overall team performance.

Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field preferred. 7–10 years of experience in trade operations, investment operations, treasury, or middle/back office within financial services. Strong experience with bank wires, payment processing, cash management, and trade settlements. Knowledge of fixed income, derivatives, corporate actions, and the end-to-end trade lifecycle.

Familiarity with Bloomberg, Aladdin, SWIFT, or similar investment platforms is an asset. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.