Banking and Payments Specialist, Overnight Operations
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What you will do
As a Banking and Payments Specialist (BPS), you will provide critical payment, settlement, securities, and collateral management services to a range of clients, including the Government of Canada, domestic financial institutions, other central banks, and selected international institutions. You will also process transactions through key systems such as Canada’s Real-Time Gross Settlement system (Lynx), the Canadian Depository for Securities (CDSX), the Automated Clearing and Settlement System (ACSS), and the Note Exchange System (NES).
On the overnight shift, you will focus on foreign exchange settlements for Continuous Linked Settlement (CLS) Bank, support contingency procedures, and help ensure operations run smoothly with minimal supervision. During overlapping shifts, you will also support domestic payments and securities services.
As a BPS, you will:
- Process, monitor, control, and reconcile payments, settlements, and securities transactions while meeting strict operational deadlines.
- Contribute to the ongoing development, maintenance, and testing of contingency procedures.
- Manage daily work in line with critical deadlines and identify opportunities to improve business processes.
- Collaborate in a team-based, operations-oriented, and client-focused environment.
Please note that the ability to work onsite is required, as this position supports the Bank’s critical operations.
The Overnight Team works a compressed four-day work week. Candidates can expect four 10-hour shifts, scheduled from 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, based on operational needs.
- Staff working the overnight shift, outside the Bank’s core hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., are eligible for a shift premium.
- The onboarding and training period will last up to two weeks and will take place during daytime hours before the overnight shift begins.
What you need to succeed
- Knowledge of banking operations, contingency measures, business continuity, disaster recovery plans, payment and settlement services (CAD and FX), collateral administration, and fiscal responsibilities.
- General understanding of accounting principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to gather information and resolve discrepancies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions and recommendations.
- Proven ability to coordinate work and set priorities to meet production schedules and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice-to-have
- Good knowledge of Canada’s financial systems, including ACSS, Lynx, and CDSX.
- Good knowledge of foreign exchange trade processing.
- Experience working overnight shifts in a banking environment is an asset.
- Familiarity with an operational work environment and computerized applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Copilot, and Power BI.
Your education and experience
This position requires:
- A bachelor’s degree in commerce or business and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience processing banking payments and securities transactions for clients.
or
- A relevant college diploma (e.g., accounting or administration) and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience processing banking payments and securities transactions for clients.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Innovative Mindset
We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things.
Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. The position language requirement is Level 5 (Fully Functional). If a qualified candidate who meets the language requirement of the position is not found, a qualified candidate who does not meet the language requirement may be considered. Training may be provided to help reach the required level. Both bilingual and unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
What you need to know
- Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
- Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
- There will be no relocation assistance provided
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider.
- Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $73,511 to $86,484 (job grade 14)
- The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 5 to 7% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (3%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
- Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs
- Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
- Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
