Investment Operations Specialist
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Full Time
1 day ago
$54,000 - $81,000 CAD
Key skills
PythonGoSQLAnalyticsBIPower BIExpressCommunicationTime Management
About this role
At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other.
The Opportunity: At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.
Are you an experienced fund accountant? Do you pride yourself on your ability to communicate effectively and build relationships? Do you have experience with PAM or Finbourne LUSID investment systems (or similar)? If so, you would be a great fit for our Investment Operations Specialist opportunity.
We’re looking for a candidate who can apply their knowledge and experience to assist in our Investments back office. We are looking for you to be a reliable team player with determination to get the job done right. If that’s you, why not apply now?
Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement, and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.
What you’ll do:
• Support the implementation of corporate policies, standards, and daily valuation of the segregated funds and custodial NAV oversight
• Bank and general ledger reconciliation
• Cash management reconciliation
• Cash movement and wire processing to custodian and external companies/partners
• Process segregated fund trades, distributions, and income
• Process general fund trades and income related to short-term investments, bonds, preferred shares, linked accounts, direct equities, real estate funds, private placements and handling of corporate actions
• First compliance check of trades with current investment policies
• Settlement of custodial trades
What you’ll bring:
• Previous investment back-office experience including segregated or mutual funds
• Knowledge and experience in accounting and financial reporting
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound day-to-day time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Quickly learn and leverage multiple systems and applications
• Ability to handle issues as they arise, knowing when to escalate critical ones
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience with investment administration systems
• Knowledge of Pam for Investments, Finbourne LUSID, RBC Investor Services, PeopleSoft, Fundserv, Bloomberg, RBC Express or Edge is an asset
• Experience with private placements is an asset
• Proficient in tools like Teams, Sharepoint, Word and Powerpoint is an asset
• Technical skills like MS Excel, VBA, Power BI or Power Query, SQL and Python is an asset.
What’s in it for you:
• Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities
• Total Rewards: Allowance provided in place of vacation pay and benefits
• Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach
At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at careers@equitable.ca. We’re happy to help.
Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education.
If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included.
Reports To: Manager, Investments Operations
Department: Investment Finance Operations & Data Analytics
Term: Temporary Full-Time, Twelve (12) Month Contract
This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team.
As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy.
#LI-Hybrid
The Opportunity: At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.
Are you an experienced fund accountant? Do you pride yourself on your ability to communicate effectively and build relationships? Do you have experience with PAM or Finbourne LUSID investment systems (or similar)? If so, you would be a great fit for our Investment Operations Specialist opportunity.
We’re looking for a candidate who can apply their knowledge and experience to assist in our Investments back office. We are looking for you to be a reliable team player with determination to get the job done right. If that’s you, why not apply now?
Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement, and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.
What you’ll do:
• Support the implementation of corporate policies, standards, and daily valuation of the segregated funds and custodial NAV oversight
• Bank and general ledger reconciliation
• Cash management reconciliation
• Cash movement and wire processing to custodian and external companies/partners
• Process segregated fund trades, distributions, and income
• Process general fund trades and income related to short-term investments, bonds, preferred shares, linked accounts, direct equities, real estate funds, private placements and handling of corporate actions
• First compliance check of trades with current investment policies
• Settlement of custodial trades
What you’ll bring:
• Previous investment back-office experience including segregated or mutual funds
• Knowledge and experience in accounting and financial reporting
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound day-to-day time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Quickly learn and leverage multiple systems and applications
• Ability to handle issues as they arise, knowing when to escalate critical ones
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience with investment administration systems
• Knowledge of Pam for Investments, Finbourne LUSID, RBC Investor Services, PeopleSoft, Fundserv, Bloomberg, RBC Express or Edge is an asset
• Experience with private placements is an asset
• Proficient in tools like Teams, Sharepoint, Word and Powerpoint is an asset
• Technical skills like MS Excel, VBA, Power BI or Power Query, SQL and Python is an asset.
What’s in it for you:
• Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities
• Total Rewards: Allowance provided in place of vacation pay and benefits
• Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach
At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at careers@equitable.ca. We’re happy to help.
Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education.
If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included.
Reports To: Manager, Investments Operations
Department: Investment Finance Operations & Data Analytics
Term: Temporary Full-Time, Twelve (12) Month Contract
This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team.
As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy.
#LI-Hybrid