Sr. Specialist, Investment Operations

at  Brookfield Asset Management Inc

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Analyst, Investment Operations will be a key member of Brookfield Reinsurance’s growing team and will report to our Manager, Investment Operations, and Reporting. The role will also have a high degree of interaction with the Vice-President, Investment Operations and other members of the investment team, working directly with them in support of the expansion of BNRE’s investment portfolio. This role provides a highly motivated individual with a solid foundation and exposure to a progressive and dynamic career within Brookfield Reinsurance. The role will be based in Brookfield’s Toronto offices at Brookfield Place.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct reconciliation of cash and positions, ensuring alignment between our records and administrators.
• Support trade settlement and life-cycle management across various asset types.
• Treasury functions including liquidity/cash management, wire/transfer payments, and callback process.
• Liaise with external service providers to support end to end processes related to Loan Administration
• Collaborate with investment accounting team on month-end close cycle.
• Support in the implementation of complex transactions, product launches, closures and other initiatives
• Support onboarding and KYC process with borrowers and trading counterparties.
• Conduct legal documentation review, including credit agreements and other financial documentation.
• Work and communicate directly with various teams including investment, legal, accounting.
• Collaborate with technology services for integration and process enhancement, while actively participating in system implementation projects for ongoing process improvements
• Liaise with external service providers to support end to end processes related to Loan Administration, Risk Analytics, Investment Accounting and Derivative management.
• Respond to inquiries and requests from other departments or escalate to manager on a timely basis
• Develop dashboards and regular reporting for senior management, portfolio managers, risk and legal functions including investment compliance, risk, performance and other ad-hoc needs.
• Participate in system implementation and process improvement projects as required.
• Monitor changes to existing portfolios and apply the changes to all back-office systems.
• Design ad-hoc reports for special requests from clients or internal requests.
• Various special duties and projects as assigned.
• Make sure all the procedures are documented and maintained.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience: CPA/CFA/CAIA designation is preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other relevant fields is required.
• Working knowledge of trade life-cycle processes within Investment Operations / Middle Office related to alternative asset classes, private investments and fixed income.
• Proficient in various settlement and reconciliation processes.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and other office applications (i.e.: Power BI, VBA); experience with other technical software is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinker who works well in a fast-paced, dynamic, complex and unstructured environment
• Thorough and meticulous with extreme focus on details.
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to operate independently.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to shared success.
• Superior communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet internal and external deadlines.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Insurance sector experience and knowledge of insurance requirements is an asset.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Job ID R2040207

• Conduct reconciliation of cash and positions, ensuring alignment between our records and administrators.
• Support trade settlement and life-cycle management across various asset types.
• Treasury functions including liquidity/cash management, wire/transfer payments, and callback process.
• Liaise with external service providers to support end to end processes related to Loan Administration
• Collaborate with investment accounting team on month-end close cycle.
• Support in the implementation of complex transactions, product launches, closures and other initiatives
• Support onboarding and KYC process with borrowers and trading counterparties.
• Conduct legal documentation review, including credit agreements and other financial documentation.
• Work and communicate directly with various teams including investment, legal, accounting.
• Collaborate with technology services for integration and process enhancement, while actively participating in system implementation projects for ongoing process improvements
• Liaise with external service providers to support end to end processes related to Loan Administration, Risk Analytics, Investment Accounting and Derivative management.
• Respond to inquiries and requests from other departments or escalate to manager on a timely basis
• Develop dashboards and regular reporting for senior management, portfolio managers, risk and legal functions including investment compliance, risk, performance and other ad-hoc needs.
• Participate in system implementation and process improvement projects as required.
• Monitor changes to existing portfolios and apply the changes to all back-office systems.
• Design ad-hoc reports for special requests from clients or internal requests.
• Various special duties and projects as assigned.
• Make sure all the procedures are documented and maintained