Trading Analyst III

at  ATB Financial

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It’s a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).
Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada’s top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:
Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you’re empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.
Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We’re on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.
Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.
About the role
As ATB’s next Analyst III, Operations Processing, you play an important role in providing expert support to our advisory team, and ensuring all day to day activities of the Trade management team are carried out effectively and on time.
Reporting to the Manager, Operations Processing, you will provide primary support to partners in ATB Wealth with executing complex trade instructions, trade settlements and reconciling internal trading accounts. The Analyst III must independently and effectively manage time while monitoring multiple queues ensuring team resources are reallocated to meet Service Level Agreements and adherence to regulatory controls. The Analyst III is the primary point of contact on the Trading Team and is accountable for all rush or escalation requests.

Accountabilities

• Accurately interpret and investigate requests from multiple sources, multiple channels and systems, assess risk to ATB and resolve the incoming requests, effectively communicating the result to the requestor in a professional manner
• Ability to collaborate with ATB Wealth partners across various platforms to provide on the spot coaching/advice if any issues are identified specific to a request
• Responsible for completing day to day functions including trade execution and settlement with external vendors such as Mutual Fund Companies, Fundserv, CDS and other trade counter parties
• Effectively reconcile trading outages and take appropriate action to balance the trading accounts
• Recognize when it is right to bring in a Specialist to support a risk decision
• Ability to work with minimal guidance in understanding securities regulations and internal policies
• Provide training and ongoing support during the onboarding process for new team members
• Leverage existing knowledge of the wealth management industry to identify gaps in processing and service levels and make recommendations for process improvements
• Represent the team to participate in projects
• Prepare and review internal processing guides and job aids
• Comfortable in utilizing technology to help manage and efficiently deliver client solutions.
• High level understanding of KYP, KYC Accurately process requests that come through various queues, demonstrate ability to be agile in processing a variety of requests that come through various platforms

Skills, experience & requirements

Accreditations & Education:

• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course will be an asset
• Post secondary education or diploma preferred

Core Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of investment markets (stocks, fixed income and Mutual funds); including trading and settlement processes
• Experience within the Securities Industry or CIRO licensed firm
• Strong technical proficiencies, including using Google Workspace programs and ability to quickly learn various other programs related to the Investment Industry

Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent time management skills, able to prioritize requests and working within limited time frames
• Excellent communication, both verbal, written and through video conferencing and listening skills with both internal and external partners. Previous client service experience is beneficial
• Adaptability
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Organization
• Feedback
• Detail Orientation
• Active Listening

Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.
We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Progressive Aboriginal Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com
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