Global Technical Talent

Operations Analyst

4 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationToronto/Ontario
Employment typeContract

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 25-23692

      Primary Job Title: OTC Confirmations Analyst / Operations Analyst- OTC derivatives
      Location: (Hybrid- 2 days onsite, 3 WFH.)
      Shift/Work Schedule: Mon to Friday- core business hours
      Date Posted: 7/18/2025
      Employment Type: Contract 1 year
      Salary Range: $34 - $40/hr

      Summary of Day-to-Day Responsibilities
      The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely generation, review, and execution of trade confirmations for Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivatives.
      Must Have
      • 3+ years – middle office/OTC derivatives and confirmations
      • Full trade lifecycle experience
      • ISDA knowledge
      • Python experience
      Nice to Have
      • Related certifications
      Position Summary
      We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive OTC Confirmations Analyst to join our Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely generation, review, and execution of trade confirmations for Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivatives. This role requires a strong understanding of OTC products, the ISDA framework, and the end-to-end trade lifecycle, as well as close coordination with front office, legal, counterparties, and other internal teams.
      Key Responsibilities
      • Draft, review, and dispatch trade confirmations for a broad range of OTC derivative products (e.g., equity derivatives, credit derivatives, interest rate swaps)
      • Ensure timely affirmation and matching of trades in accordance with regulatory timelines and internal SLAs
      • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between internal trade records and counterparty details
      • Work closely with traders, legal, and external counterparties to resolve confirmation breaks or disputes
      • Maintain knowledge and application of ISDA Master Agreements and Confirmation templates
      • Reconcile trade bookings and ensure alignment across trading, middle office, and confirmation systems
      • Utilize Python or similar programming skills to support automation initiatives, enhance reconciliation processes, and optimize data workflows
      • Support internal audits, regulatory reporting, and control processes
      • Contribute to ongoing improvements in process automation and control enhancements
      • Monitor outstanding confirmations and escalate issues where appropriate
      Required Experience and Skills
      • 3+ years of experience in an operations or middle office role, with direct exposure to OTC derivatives
      • Strong knowledge of the full trade lifecycle, from trade execution to settlement
      • Solid understanding of ISDA Master Agreements and product-specific confirmation language
      • Hands-on experience with confirmation platforms (e.g., MarkitWire, DTCC, or similar)
      • Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., EMIR, Dodd-Frank) affecting OTC derivatives
      • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
      • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
      • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications; experience with trade capture systems is a plus
      Notes
      • Flex for days onsite
      • Product knowledge – OTC confirmation
      • Industry experience – ISDA
      • Trade lifecycle knowledge
      • Confirmation processes – drafting, matching
      About the Company
      Top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market.
      About GTT
      GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
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  • About the company

      Global Technical Talent specializes in recruiting and pre-qualifying senior level IT professionals for clients' immediate long- and short-term contract needs, contract to hire and direct hire positions. Because we work exclusively with high level I...

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