Investment Operations Associate

Polar Asset Management Partners Inc.

. Process corporate actions and perform company research and analysis across stocks, bonds, swaps, options, futures, and other products .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$65,000 - CA$70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing corporate actions, performing company research and analysis across various financial products, and ensuring trade affirmation and settlement targets are met. Proficient in maintaining security setup records, performing reconciliations, and collaborating with investment teams and brokers.

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Corporate Actions ProcessingTrade Affirmation and SettlementSQL Query BuildingAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Company ResearchFinancial AnalysisCash ReconciliationPosition ReconciliationProblem-SolvingDocumentation PreparationProcess AutomationData CompilationAttention to DetailBasic AI Familiarity

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationTeam CollaborationMulti-TaskingCuriosityContinuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

Polar Trading SystemAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial IndustryDerivativesPrime BrokersExecution BrokersCustodians

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process corporate actions and perform company research and analysis across stocks, bonds, swaps, options, futures, and other products
Ensure trade affirmation and settlement targets on swap derivative products are met
Resolve settlement issues with traders, counterparties, and custodians
Perform daily cash and position reconciliations with prime brokers and fund administrator
Maintain security setup records and update valuations as needed
Interact with the Investment team, execution brokers, and prime brokers throughout the trade life cycle
Complete tasks on time and proactively follow up on pending matters
Assist with documentation for new accounts, service provider agreements, private placements, and related matters
Maintain knowledge of Polar’s trading system, counterparties, approved markets, security types, and clearing counterparties
Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external parties
Recommend automation and process-enhancement solutions and collaborate with Dev Support on implementation
Collect, organize, and compile accounting data for reporting
Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

University undergraduate degree
Desire and a keen interest to work in the financial industry
Experience in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
Proven ability to work with competing priorities
Excellent independent problem-solving skills
Ability to self-motivate and find efficient and thoughtful solutions
Highly motivated and eager to learn new tasks and embrace responsibility
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Team player with ability to multi-task and prioritize
Analytical skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with SQL and ability to build basic queries is an asset
Basic familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and their potential workplace applications
Willingness to learn, adopt, and adapt to new technologies
Curiosity, continuous-learning mindset, and openness to incorporating approved AI tools into day-to-day work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Discretionary performance bonus
Opportunity for profit sharing
20 days’ vacation
Comprehensive health/vision/dental benefit package
Monthly fitness allowance
Charitable matching program
Numerous team-building events
Hybrid work environment
Development, mentorship, and training opportunities