PFI Operations Lead

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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 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 owner's 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:

Investments