Mutual Fund Operations Specialist

Job Title: Mutual Fund Operations Specialist

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months contract (with possibility of extension/conversion)

Mutual Fund Operations Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Mutual Fund Operations Specialist with 2–3 years of banking or financial services experience to support mutual fund trade processing, settlements, transaction investigations, and operational activities. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and accuracy, as the role operates within a high-risk compliance environment. Strong communication skills are also required, as the position involves responding to inquiries and some communication over the phone.

Key Responsibilities

• Process mutual fund trades and settlements accurately and efficiently.
• Investigate and resolve transaction breaks, discrepancies, and exceptions.
• Handle FundSERV transactions and money movements.
• Use MS Excel macros to support operational processes and workflows.
• Provide customer service and respond to internal or external inquiries.
• Communicate effectively with relevant parties, including through phone interactions.
• Maintain compliance with established operational and regulatory procedures.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing transactions in a high-risk compliance environment.
• Adapt quickly to internal systems and technology used within the organization.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in banking, financial services, or mutual fund operations.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including:
• Spreadsheets
• Formulas
• Pivot Tables
• Macros
• Proficiency in MS 365, particularly:
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• Experience with mutual fund operations, trade processing, and settlements.
• Experience with FundSERV transactions and money movements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn and navigate internal systems.
• Ability to work effectively within a compliance-focused operational environment.

Preferred Candidate Background

The ideal candidate will come from a banking, financial services, or mutual fund operations background and have hands-on experience processing mutual fund trades and settlements, handling FundSERV transactions and money movements, investigating transaction discrepancies, and supporting operational processes through advanced Excel capabilities.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.