Middle Office Analyst

Company Description YFK Office Lease is a privately held real estate ownership and investment firm dedicated to long-term asset stewardship across core commercial markets. The firm emphasizes disciplined capital deployment, tenant stability, and sustainable growth, focusing on creating and maintaining enduring office and retail properties. Operating as a family office since 1960, YFK has built, owned, and managed stable, income-producing spaces with a commitment to reliability and performance. The company has a proven track record delivering over 2.5 million square feet of income-generating real estate and currently manages more than 1 million square feet of office and retail assets.

Role Description The Middle Office Analyst is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. This role is responsible for supporting trading and investment activities by monitoring daily transactions, ensuring accurate trade capture, and validating data across internal systems. The analyst will coordinate middle office operations, including confirmations, reconciliations, and settlements, working closely with front office, back office, and external counterparties. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing financial data for discrepancies, preparing reports on portfolio and cash movements, maintaining documentation, and assisting in process improvements to enhance efficiency and control. The role also involves contributing to risk management by identifying operational issues, escalating concerns, and supporting the implementation of best practices in middle office workflows.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to interpret data, identify discrepancies, and support decision-making.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of Finance and Trading to understand transaction flows, market conventions, and investment products.
• Candidates should possess experience in Middle Office Operations to manage trade capture, reconciliations, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess Settlement expertise to oversee accurate and timely completion of transactions and cash movements.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, financial systems, and data analysis tools; familiarity with real estate or investment management is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working in cross-functional teams.