Senior Analyst, Fund Administration

at  Fiera Capital

Toronto, ON, Canada -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate30 Oct, 2024Not Specified31 Jul, 2024N/ATeam Spirit,Fund Accounting,Powerpoint,Ifrs,Analytical Skills,FinanceNoNo
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Description:

At Fiera Capital

We invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions:

  • Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.
  • Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.
  • Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that’s reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.
  • Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.

What we are looking for:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Fund Administration, the Senior Analyst, Fund Administration will be part of a team focused on the NAV oversight, the operational support, and the production of financial statements of funds advised by the firm. The successful candidate will work closely with third-party service providers and internal teams such as Performance Reporting, Operations, Client Service Support, Portfolio Managers, Legal and Compliance support data delivery and resolve accounting issues. The position will provide strategic leadership, implement industry best practices, and drive continuous improvements to enhance data & reporting across the organization.
Your responsibilities:

As part of his responsibilities, the Senior Analyst, Fund Administration will be assigned the following duties:

  • Oversee the calculation of the net asset value (NAV) and reporting of the Fiera funds
  • Act as the liaison between the Fund Administration team and the CIO Office
  • Interact with third-party service providers and various internal teams to resolve accounting issues
  • Participate in the production of financial statements of the Fiera funds
  • Manage relationship of third-party service providers to ensure execution of duties to the highest standard (Fund Administrators, Custodians, Auditors)
  • Liaise with internal Client Service team to facilitate investor requests
  • Prepare analyses and develop reporting, when needed, to support internal teams
  • Participate in the preparation of regulatory reporting involving financial information
  • Take a leadership role in refining and implementing new controls
  • Assist with control assessments

Must have requirements to be successful in this role:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related field
  • Two (2) years or more of experience in Fund Accounting
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of IFRS
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Autonomous, sense of organization and ability to prioritize
  • Client-service oriented and team spirit
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Fluently bilingual (an asset)

Key Attributes

  • Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of accounting and operations with respect to alternative funds
  • Strong analytical skills towards the Funds’ NAV review & oversight process
  • Demonstrates energy and a desire to succeed; follows through on commitments; pushes self and others to deliver exceptional results
  • Demonstrated ability to identify risks and control gaps in processes and successfully delivering process improvement. Ability to drive the implementation of new technology
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to develop comprehensive project plans and drive the successful implementation of key business initiatives
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to deadlines

Additional Information:

  • Fiera Capital adheres to a hybrid working environment with 3 days in-office per week
  • If you are interested in a career at Fiera Capital and you meet 70% or more of the requirements, do not hesitate to submit your application!

LI-Hybrid

For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required in order to serve our offices and clients around the world.
Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.
All staffing decisions, including hiring and promotion decisions, will be based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs. We are pleased to receive applications from qualified individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview will be notified that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected participant requests accommodation, Fiera Capital shall consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.
Please stay vigilant and never share personal or confidential information during this hiring process, unless it is through Mintz Global Screening, the secure platform we use to exchange such information. If in doubt, or if you think you have been a victim of fraudulent manoeuvres during your hiring process, please contact us.
Please note that job titles indicated in job postings may differ from internal job titles. Accordingly, offers of employment may not reflect job titles indicated in job postings.
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Fiera Capital. We will only contact those selected for an interview

Responsibilities:

We invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions:

  • Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.
  • Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.
  • Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that’s reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.
  • Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing

As part of his responsibilities, the Senior Analyst, Fund Administration will be assigned the following duties:

  • Oversee the calculation of the net asset value (NAV) and reporting of the Fiera funds
  • Act as the liaison between the Fund Administration team and the CIO Office
  • Interact with third-party service providers and various internal teams to resolve accounting issues
  • Participate in the production of financial statements of the Fiera funds
  • Manage relationship of third-party service providers to ensure execution of duties to the highest standard (Fund Administrators, Custodians, Auditors)
  • Liaise with internal Client Service team to facilitate investor requests
  • Prepare analyses and develop reporting, when needed, to support internal teams
  • Participate in the preparation of regulatory reporting involving financial information
  • Take a leadership role in refining and implementing new controls
  • Assist with control assessment

Must have requirements to be successful in this role:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related field
  • Two (2) years or more of experience in Fund Accounting
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of IFRS
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Autonomous, sense of organization and ability to prioritize
  • Client-service oriented and team spirit
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Fluently bilingual (an asset


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Financial Services

Accounts / Finance / Tax / CS / Audit

Finance

Graduate

Accounting finance or other related field

Proficient

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Toronto, ON, Canada