Why you’ll love working here: high-performance, people-focused culture our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account). optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50% yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager, Securities Operations, the Analyst, Securities Operations is responsible for the daily processing of derivatives, loans and marketable transactions, which encompasses trade capture, cash payments, and maintaining of all information pertaining to the asset throughout the life cycle. This is particularly complex due to the individual nature of trades and investment strategies relating to derivatives and marketable, as well as the rapid growth in the size of the derivatives exposures. The individual in the position possesses strong and comprehensive knowledge of multiple types of products. The Analyst, Securities Operations will have considerable co-ordination and liaison between the Investment Management Group, Investment Finance, fund custodians, various financial counterparties, and the IT Investment Solutions Group. What you will do: Responsible for the accurate, timely and complete trade capture of all capital market instruments including fixed income, equities, and derivatives. Reconcile, troubleshoot, and confirm settlement of daily variation margin for Futures and Listed options and centrally cleared OTC swaps such as Interest Rate Swaps and Credit Default Swaps. Liaise with HOOPP’s numerous external counterparties to verify and validate cash movements for derivative settlement purposes and input payments in Custodian’s portal or HOOPP’s internal system, NOVA. Provide reporting to Investment Finance and Investment Management including but not limited to: Cash Flow Projection, Trade Blotter, Hedge check reports, SimCorp Dimension Holding Key Infractions Reconciliation, End of Day Equity Options and Swaption Maturity Integrity Check. Perform daily position reconciliation between HOOPP and Custodian positions, follow-up on discrepancies. Process corporate actions as required. Evaluate existing processes and continually identify opportunities for improvement or enhancement. Liaise with the other departments within Investment Finance as required in resolving issues such as derivative settlement discrepancies, corporate actions, and trade processing. Assist project groups in the implementation and testing of ongoing projects. Participate actively in teamwork and knowledge sharing within Securities Operations and throughout Investment Finance. Build and transfer knowledge with other Analysts and back up critical daily activities What you bring: University degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline Completion or enrolment in a professional designation program (ie.CFA) Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial sector, preferably in capital markets Strong knowledge of capital market instruments including fixed income and equities Strong knowledge of derivative instruments such as swaps, options and futures gained through industry experience Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills Proactive self-starter who is highly motivated and results oriented Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness is very important along with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently Ability to meet tight deadlines Ability to work independently with minimal direction Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Identify and implement process improvements where necessary Willing to assume other responsibilities as required Relevant computer literacy is mandatory About HOOPP The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is one of the strongest and most stable defined benefit (DB) pension plans in Canada. Since 1960, HOOPP has been helping Ontario's healthcare workers build the foundation for a financially secure retirement. We take pride in being the pension plan for Ontario’s healthcare community and serve more than 478,000 members at more than 700 employers across the province. At HOOPP, we are committed to providing our members with a stable and reliable pension that starts in retirement and is paid for life. With offices in Toronto and London, we manage a global, multi-asset class investment portfolio. At the end of 2024 our net assets reached $123.0 billion and our funded status remained strong and stable at 111%. HOOPP's core values - accountable, compassionate and trustworthy - guide every interaction with our members, employers and employees. We've become one of Canada's leading pension plans by consistently challenging ourselves and embracing innovation. From our unique investment management approach to our innovative technology and thought-provoking research, we constantly seek to push the boundaries, and we do this by hiring passionate, forward-thinking people. Our high-performance culture is founded on collaboration, respect and belonging. HOOPP is an equal opportunity employer and we're proud of our diversity. We select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Should you require accommodation because of a disability during the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Human Resources team. We will be happy to consult with you so that arrangements can be made for reasonable accommodation.
