Analyst, Issuer Services

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CDS is Canada's national securities depository, clearing, and settlement hub for domestic and cross-border depository-eligible securities. It supports Canada's equity, fixed income, and money markets by ensuring the safe custody and movement of securities, processing post-trade transactions, and managing the collection and distribution of entitlements for deposited securities.

The Issuer Services Analyst plays a key role in the daily operations of CDS. This involves timely management of issuer requests, analyzing supporting documents to issue security identifiers for the Canadian Capital Market, and ensuring all criteria are met for securities to be eligible for trading, clearing, and settlement at CDS. These activities support IPOs, private placements, corporate actions, post-trade processing, and cross-border transactions. The team also ensures data integrity in line with established ISO and global standards. This role requires working with multiple systems to process client requests, input data, provide customer support, and collaborate with various teams to ensure all services are delivered on time.

The Issuer Services Analyst reports to the Manager, Issuer Services.

Key Accountabilities:

• Customer Service and interaction with issuers and other intermediaries (Legal Counsel, Underwriters, CMHC Mortgage Issuers, Government Financing authorities, Transfer Agents etc) to guide them through the requirements and verify or confirm details to complete assessment related to their requests
• Review & analysis of legal documentation supporting new security issues set up, including items such as; security restrictions, tax implications, entitlement/reorganization features, relevant rates, critical dates and any specialized processing requirements.
• Maintain internal files and ensure timely input of key data in various systems
• Ensure all client requests and relevant data management activities are processed accurately, within the established guidelines and associated deadlines.
• Initiative to work independently and communicate with other team members on status updates or requirements of requests
• Research, analyze and resolve issues and discrepancies identified and escalate critical issues promptly
• A commitment to recommending improved productivity and efficiency through continual review of processing activities
• Assist with delivery on ad hoc functions or projects within the team

Must Haves:

• 2-3 year's progressive operational/business experience in the Securities Financial Industry with knowledge of the Issuer Community and Reorganization/Corporate Action processing.
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain relationships, and work in a team environment
• Good communication both oral and written
• A good understanding of the roles of the various entities within the Canadian Capital Markets (ie) Transfer Agents, Paying Agents, Issuers, Bank of Canada, Custodians, Depositories, Numbering Agencies, etc.
• A good understanding of the different types of securities and associated features.
• Familiarity with Issuers offering documents and circulars (Prospectus, Offering Circular, Articles of Incorporation, etc.)
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Strong ability to balance competing priorities in a time sensitive environment
• Intermediate to expert knowledge of Excel as well as knowledge of other software (Google, MS Office, Salesforce, etc.)

Nice To Haves:

• Canadian Securities Course
• Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) is preferred

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Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.