Randstad
Job title:
Analyst – Investment Operations
Company
Randstad
Job description
Do you have experience primarily accountable for the ongoing day to day evaluation, accounting and monitoring of the Private Investments portfolio; primarily focusing on Real Assets and Private Equity investments? If so we have the role for you!
This is a 12 month contract with a strong potential of extension
The work location is Toronto – Hybrid scheduleAdvantages
– Gain experience working for a well-known insurance company
– Work location is Toronto – Hybrid schedule
– Working days: Monday – Friday
– 12 month contract
– Competitive pay rateResponsibilities
Provide quality support & project coordination to successfully complete the onboarding of new products and/or activities while adhering to established governance & operating standards
Interact with various investment professionals, technologists, legal & tax experts as well as superior time-management skills while adopting lean/agile methodologies
Maintain and/or develop project plans & kanban boards as well as ensuring all related tasks/issues are documented & assigned for resolution, where needed.
Maintain and/or enhance a suite of reporting for senior management & key stakeholders that drives analysis & decision-making related to the team’s activities.
Provide daily support to the trade capture and enrichment process, addressing and resolving inquiries from the various internal teams, brokers, and trade counterparties
Provide quality support for the matching, confirmation and settlement of listed transactions, and Securities Borrow/Lend transactions
Work with counterparties and internal teams to address and resolve breaks and disputes within prescribed timelines.
Contribute to the development of a robust and controlled operating model and provide support to new functions as the team grows
Prepare or review monthly NAV calculations and analyze the differences between estimate and final values, as well as market values and PnL changes
Provide ongoing operational support for investments which include capital calls and distributions
Assist in providing data for financial statements, note disclosures and management reports and ensure accuracy and completeness, as well as providing valuable insights and commentary
Record transactions in the accounting books and records and resolve any discrepancies as required with our business partners
Ensure timely completion and accuracy of transaction and holdings reconciliationsQualifications
Education/Work Experience
Undergraduate degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, or other related discipline and
interested in pursuing a professional designation (CFA or CPA)
1 to 2 years of relevant work experience
Technical Skills
Strong analytical, financial and management accounting skills will be necessary to perform this
role
Advanced Excel skills and comfortable learning new systems
Demonstrable ability to use data analytics tools such as Tableau and/or Excel to transform raw
data into metrics or scorecards – nice to have
Experience with any of the following: Bloomberg, Simcorp, CTM, CLS, GTSS, DTC MS Excel,
Simcorp, UDAs, Traiana – nice to have
Other Skills
Self-motivated, quick learners with proven ability to structure communications and superior time
management skills
Demonstrable understanding and/or experience in trade lifecycle management, or trade capture
and enrichment, or trade settlement within an Operations/Middle Office teamSummary
If you are interested in the Analyst – Investment Operations , please apply online at www.randstad.ca.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
Expected salary
Location
Toronto, ON
Job date
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:44:56 GMT
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