Are you interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a Reconciliation Senior Analyst for an existing vacancy in our Institutional Portfolio Operations (IPO) team. The IPO team is a group of tight‑knit, energetic, and social individuals who together have a direct impact on the investment success of individuals, pension funds, foundations and endowments, First Nations and other institutional clients. The reconciliation position is a critical part of our firm and clients’ success and is a challenging and rewarding role for the right individual. In this role you will experience the inter‑workings of the asset management world and will have the opportunity to advance your skills for future growth and development within Connor, Clark & Lunn (CC&L). Our offices currently operate on a hybrid model with a combination of in‑office and remote working days throughout the week. What You Will Do Reconcile various items, including but not limited to: cash, transactions, holdings, futures, various derivative products, dividends, soft dollars, units, and alternative investments. Investigate reconciliation breaks due to shareholder activities, income discrepancies, corporate action breaks, failed trades or derivative breaks. Use various research platforms such as Bloomberg or Reuters. Navigate custodian websites for extracting cash and holdings reports. Communicate with custodians, prime brokers, portfolio managers, and key personnel across CC&L to investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies. Set up daily delivery of external files for reconciliation purposes and resolve data‑related issues. Communicate critical portfolio information and oversee the flow of sensitive information for all CC&L affiliates. Work with auditors to provide accurate and timely data for audits of institutional client accounts. Participate in continuous improvement of business processes and procedures, focusing on automation, efficiency, and scalability of IPO’s services. Participate in testing and implementation of projects and new/revised products/services or processes. Complete month‑end reconciliation of accounts to ensure all client accounts that are out of balance or require investigation are reviewed and resolved in a timely manner. Analyze issues and determine next steps; escalate as required. Complete complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits. Perform other tasks and ad‑hoc projects as assigned from time to time. Knowledge of Advent APX and SS&C RECON applications is beneficial, but not required. Knowledge of capital markets, derivatives, securities, and corporate actions. What You Bring You have a postgraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field. You have a genuine interest in the investment industry with prior experience in an institutional investment firm, bank, or trust company. A minimum of 4 years experience in investment operations and reconciliation is necessary. You can articulate yourself clearly through both verbal and written mediums and work well with others to resolve complex issues. You have the ability to think rationally, and problem‑solve effectively. Demonstrated experience in process improvement initiatives, developing and automating processes is beneficial. You have the ability to problem‑solve in situations with less than complete information, demonstrate strong analytical skills, diagnose problems, and develop proactive solutions. You are proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel) and computer literate. You have a thirst for knowledge and lifelong learning; you learn quickly and take responsibility for your own learning and development. You are committed to contributing and supporting a team of like‑minded individuals who are driven and have high standards. You are a sharp, ambitious, and enthusiastic person who will seek to improve existing processes and help implement creative solutions. You are a “go‑getter”. The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. In addition, there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation for this position. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process. CC&L Financial Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Reconciliation Senior Analyst, Institutional Portfolio Operations
CONNOR, CLARK & LUNN FINANCIAL GROUP (CC&L)
toronto, toronto
Published 20 days ago
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