Senior Business Solutions Consultant, Fund Accounting

at  CIBC Mellon

COMPANY INFORMATION:

CIBC Mellon is a leading provider of asset servicing solutions to institutional investors in Canada, including multi-currency accounting, fund valuation, and investment information reporting. We are passionate about providing exceptional client service backed by our culture of innovation and success. Our outstanding employee experience will provide you with opportunities to learn and grow professionally while supporting the communities in which you live and work.
We are a diverse and dynamic workplace where employees take an active role in delivering on strategic objectives while advancing their individual career goals. We encourage innovative thinking and give our employees the support and resources they need to turn great ideas into actions.
We’re always looking for talented people who can make a meaningful difference for our clients, our company and our communities. To learn more about why our employees love coming to work each day, visit www.cibcmellon.com/experience.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Business Solutions Consultant is a key member of the CSD Centralized Support team accomplishing complex business objectives by supporting operational initiatives , processes and problem resolution. This position requires strong fund accounting knowledge, technical skills, attention to detail, positive professional attitude, and ability to work in a team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education with focus on accounting, finance and business
• 5-7 years progressive experience in fund accounting
• Solid understanding of investment fund accounting, the custody business, and the securities industry
• Project management and process improvement skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work within tight deadlines
• Demonstrated problem solving skills supporting the decision-making process
• Strong verbal and written communication, together with sound interpersonal skills

• Assists and liaises with Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting & Tax teams in support of business initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Assists and liaises with CPO Business Analysts and Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle providing business & system expertise and testing support.
• Supports external client deliverables for assigned projects within the project plan schedule.
• Develops business solutions by providing subject matter expertise to support documentation of requirements in a work-flowchart and diagram; studies system capabilities; analyzes alternative solutions.
• Logs, tracks and addresses all concerns/problems through maintaining, controlling and updating documents relevant to the initiative.
• Monitors progress against project deliverables, updating project plans to reflect changes while managing and tracking change requests throughout the project life cycle, recommending corrective actions or escalating unresolved issues.
• Provides reference for operations by writing documentation; providing support and assistance.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Provides recommendations related to continuous improvement while focusing on risk management