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Job Description:

About the role:

The Analyst is part of a team that is responsible for the administration and support of the Global Private Fixed Income Portfolio. Specifically the team is responsible for the source system setup, funding, income collection, account reconciliation, cash management, security safekeeping, and reporting of the Private Fixed Income assets held in various currencies and across multiple portfolios..

The Private Fixed Income Operations Team is comprised of two sub-teams. One team supports all activities and transactions to onboard a new asset up to and including the funding. The second team supports all post-funding maintenance of the asset including income collection, prepayments,  term modifications and maturities.  

The successful applicant will also participate in business system upgrades, projects and other new initiatives as required and actively contribute to process improvement initiatives through the Brighter Way framework.

       

What will you do?

Collaborate with Investment Front Office Teams to onboard new assets including the set up and settlement of transactions in the source systems and the disbursement of funds to external parties.Process income payments and participate in drawing funds from client’s bank account.Update the source systems for loan term modificationsInvestigate and resolve variances found through daily reconciliations.Resolve issues pertaining to cash movement, wire disbursements and swap mismatches.Closely monitor and process activity for the managed funds due to the time sensitivity of these portfolios. Assist with general operational tasks as required, such as:Prepare or assist in daily cash projectionsPrepare cash transfer requestsPartner closely with team members and various internal areas to execute the deliverables outlined above.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

Well-developed ability to flowchart and document procedures as well as identify and mitigate control gaps.Deadline oriented, self-motivated and capable of handling conflicting priorities.Systems oriented with a proven ability to enhance processes through systems improvements.Proficient with reporting systems and tools – Outlook, MS Office products, BOXI or other report writing applications.Excel proficiency - ability to create, manipulate and interpret data/spreadsheets; comfortable working with formulas, vlookups, pivot tables.Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced changing environment a must.Communication Skills – contributes effectively to business discussions, presents technical information effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, and produces full and clear business reports.  Interaction with Investment Financial Management, Canadian Banking, Derivatives, Portfolio and Risk Management.Business acumen and decision-making - Makes sound decisions and takes effective and timely action that fully reflects the business purpose implications and context of the work produced and/or managed. Makes and promotes sound decisions concerning matters with significant strategic or financial implications.Leadership Skills – Ability to meet the demands of a diverse constituent base and partners with other areas to resolve issues in an efficient and effective manner.Aptitude for problem solving – able to assess situations through analysis and observation and develop supportable solutions.Client obsessed, act with speed and have an owner's mindset.Ability to work well with others with a strong collaborative approach to build and maintain both internal and external relationships.

Note:

Certain days during the month/year may not be eligible for vacation days, specifically around month-end, quarter-end and yearend.Rotation coverage for Canadian Statutory holdiays

Education and Experience

Full time MBA (Finance)5 - 8 years of previous experience within an Investment or Finance related role. Interest in Financial analysis / investmentsStrong analytical and data management skillsExcel proficiency - ability to create, manipulate and interpret data/spreadsheets; comfortable working with formulas, vlookups, pivot tablesStrong verbal and written communication skills

Job Category:

Investments

Posting End Date:

29/12/2024