Operations Officer II - Bilingual

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings.  They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

 
Introduction:

Prime Hires is seeking a skilled Operations Officer II - Bilingual to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.

Contract Period: 12 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate: $30 per hour
Location: Montreal, QC
Location Type: Hybrid
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM - 8 hours a day and 37.5 hours a week(Rotational shift)

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a broad range of operational support and perform general to specialized transactions and/or other processing activities for own Operations and Business Services function.
• May contribute to analysis/reporting on critical projects or special initiatives that strengthen our operating model/processes and elevate service quality.
• Execute transactions accurately, on time, and in line with established guidelines/procedures while adhering to formal or informal Service Level Agreement(s) (SLAs).
• Refer or escalate processing or operational issues as needed based on a solid understanding of the issue, connecting with the appropriate function/partner to facilitate resolution and ensure that service quality is maintained.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Support partners with incoming transactions, validating information as needed to perform adjustments within authority levels.
• Interact with partners by responding to requests in an effective and timely manner.
• Prioritize and manage own workload to meet Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements for service and productivity.
• Understand internal and industry regulations and trends, remain informed of emerging issues, and apply appropriate due diligence in adherence with operating policies/procedures.
• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information, and all matters of confidentiality.
• Escalate issues where appropriate.
• Support the timely and accurate completion of business processes.
• Actively review internal processes/activities and provide ideas for process improvement.
• Investigate and escalate non-standard or high-risk activities as appropriate.
• Adhere to enterprise frameworks and methodologies that relate to operations activities for own area (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, Business Continuity Management).
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with Bank Code of Conduct.

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

• Post-Secondary degree required.
• 2-4 years of banking/financial experience required.
• Fully Bilingual in English and French.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365- Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Strong administrative skills- meeting SLAs.
• KYC checks.
  

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Prime Hires & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.


Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.


We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.
  

Prime Hires & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Prime Hires is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.