Custody and Trade Operations Analyst

Job title:

Custody and Trade Operations Analyst

Company

Sun Life Financial

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job Description:About the role:Reporting to the Manager, Trade & Custody Operations at SLGI Asset Management Inc., the Custody and Trade Operations Analyst will be responsible for activity within the investment funds with specific accountability for trading, fund on fund trade processing and settlement, cash reporting, daily reconciliations and analysis, while supporting process improvements and controls.What will you do?

• Support the Trade and Custody Operations team through trade execution of fund on fund trades for internal and external funds from trade execution to trade settlement, cash communication and expense reporting
• Corporate action monitoring and processing
• Perform reconciliation of all fund on fund trading, security trading and custody accounts while maintaining log of discrepancies to support governance reporting
• Monthly and quarterly investment fund reporting as required
• Liaise with sub advisors for trading, cash reporting and resolution of discrepancies
• Assist with opening investment markets within foreign jurisdictions and maintain current foreign filings, liaising with Fund Administration, Product, Legal, Custodian, Auditors and Tax Agents
• Support the maintenance of current tax treaty and tax repatriation documents
• Support the launch of new Funds by assisting with any disclosure requirements and updates to processes/systems
• Initiate process improvements to drive efficiencies and enhance the control environment
• Regulatory monitoring for custodian and sub-advisor compliance

What do you need to succeed?

• 1 – 3 years of Investment fund finance experience
• Understanding of trade flows and standard settlement instruction maintenance with a knowledge of security and cash settlement procedures
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Macro writing)
• Strong analytical thinker with an ability to work both with direction and independently
• Knowledge and experience with report writing tools
• Self-motivated and adaptable, ability to work under tight timelines

Preferred skills:

• University degree
• Audit experience
• Charles River experience
• Experience with RBC as a custodian
• Experience administering proxy voting process

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid work environment
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• 15 vacation days per year
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial

Recent Awards:

• We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023 and 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
• Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range: 53,800/53 800 – 87,400/87 400Job Category: FinancePosting End Date: 23/06/2024

Expected salary

$53800 – 87400 per year

Location

Canada

Job date

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 02:24:07 GMT

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