Operations Analyst (Mutual Funds Operations)
📍 Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite)
💰 $30.50/hr + 4% Vacation Pay (T4)
📅 Contract: October 2026 to March 2027
⏰ Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
🔄 Extension & Conversion Opportunities Available
Are you a detail-oriented banking or financial services professional looking to grow your operations career with a leading financial institution? We are seeking an Operations Analyst to join a collaborative and supportive team responsible for mutual fund trade processing, settlements, and operational excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Excel skills, a passion for accuracy, and experience working in a fast-paced financial environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Process mutual fund trades and settlements accurately and efficiently
- Investigate and resolve transaction breaks, exceptions, and discrepancies
- Handle FundSERV transactions and money movements
- Utilize advanced Excel tools, including formulas, pivot tables, and macros, to support operational processes
- Respond to internal inquiries and provide operational support
- Ensure compliance with established operational controls and regulatory requirements
- Monitor daily deliverables and meet established performance metrics
- Collaborate with team members to support ongoing business operations
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- University degree or equivalent education
- 2+ years of banking, financial services, or mutual fund operations experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- Formulas
- Pivot Tables
- Spreadsheets
- Macros
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies
- Adaptable, collaborative, and team-oriented mindset
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Trade settlement experience
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
- FundSERV experience
- Previous experience in mutual fund operations
Why Join?
✅ Collaborative team environment with approximately 20 team members
✅ Comprehensive training program provided
✅ Opportunity to build experience in a highly regulated financial environment
✅ Exposure to mutual fund operations and settlements
✅ Potential for contract extension and long-term opportunities based on performance
✅ Supportive leadership and career growth potential
Ideal Candidate
You have experience working in banking, wealth management, investment operations, or financial services and thrive in a detail-focused environment. You're comfortable handling operational risk, enjoy solving problems, and have a proven ability to manage high-volume transactional work while maintaining accuracy.
Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.
Why Kelly?
At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive - both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!