PFI Operations Lead

Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, youll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, youll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.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 clients bank account.
• Update the source systems for loan term modifications
• Investigate 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 projections
• Prepare cash transfer requests
• Partner closely with team members and various internal areas to execute the deliverables outlined above.

What do you need to succeed in this role

• Previous experience within an Investment or Finance related role is preferred
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Excel proficiency - ability to create, manipulate and interpret data/spreadsheets comfortable working with formulas, vlookups, pivot tables
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond appropriately and accurately in pressured situations and challenging deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to facilitate interactions with a broad range of individuals
• Aptitude for problem solving - able to assess situations through analysis and observation and develop supportable solutions
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Client obsessed, act with speed and have an owners mindset
• Ability to work well with others with a strong collaborative approach to build relationships
• Commitment to continuous process improvement supported by The Brighter Way

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)
• 2-4 years of previous experience within an Investment or Finance related role. Interest in Financial analysis / investments
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Excel proficiency - ability to create, manipulate and interpret data/spreadsheets comfortable working with formulas, vlookups, pivot tables
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job Category:InvestmentsPosting End Date:

Keyskills :
Data ManagementExcelanalyticalcommunicationProblem SolvingInvestmentFinance