Junior Analyst, Private Asset Operations

The opportunity

To perform duties within the Investment Finance unit to carry out tasks required to contribute to the department’s role. This is an entry-level position and may involve rotations to various units within the department.

Who You'll Work With

Reporting to the Manager, Private Asset Operations.

What You'll Do

• Provides information and requests information as needed to established external suppliers (e.g. Custodian, Counter-parties, Systems providers, etc.)
• Assists with projects under the mentorship of the team
• Analyses requests for non-standard reports and designs/delivers reports
• Verifies information and upholds controls
• The dollar value of transactions is significant and errors can result in large losses for the fund which may not be recoverable. Thus this position carries a high degree of responsibility.
• Assists with the investigation and implementation of new products, programs or processes
• Resolves critical priorities for the day
• Provides information and services to internal clients in a timely manner
• Applies controls, checks and balances
• Assists the team to ensure all critical priorities for the team are completed in the day
• Other duties as requested
• This is a trainee position and thus receives mentorship and training from more senior team members. The trainee is encouraged to ask questions where uncertainty exists and to elevate any areas of concern to the senior members of the team.
• Other
• Identifies and analyses issues and problems
• Checks and reconciles information to ensure accuracy
• Resolves and carries out appropriate solutions for issues and problems
• Maintains personal awareness and current knowledge of issues affecting the Board's operations
• Documents processes and procedures
• Backs up team members during absences
• Suggests improvements and assists with implementation
• Generates standard reports
• Analyses and implements new processes and systems
• Represents OTPP in a professional manner
• Completes critical priorities for the day
• Provides constructive ideas relative to the Board's operations
• Under the guidance of team members, carries out daily work within the Investment Finance “units”:
• Follows up on discrepancies and resolves discrepancies
• Produces reports
• This job description applies to all Investment Finance “units” including, but not limited to: Operations, Performance & Risk Analytics, Investment Finance Systems Analysis, Securities Compliance, Real Estate.
• Critical duties must be carried out and completed same day.
• Improves the use of technology in all work processes
• Investigates system handling of products including testing of problems and testing of new systems

What You'll Need

• Must be able to effectively take care of internal and external clients and suppliers
• Good background skills and knowledge of accounting and reconciliation processes
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Self starter, confident, innovative, team player
• Excellent quantitative and computer skills (Excel and Access), including an understanding of database concepts
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Enrollment in the CPA program an asset
• Must be very detail oriented, organized and thorough
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think through problems, assess a variety of factors and recommend a solution
• Relevant university degree (such as Business, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science) or equivalent relevant experience with Investment Finance processes
• Must be able to work to deadlines, adapt to a rapidly changing environment and sustain high efficiency levels

What We’re Offering

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
• Degreed: a digital platform that helps you quickly and easily discover, share, and track various learning resources — from courses to videos to articles and more
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
• Competitive compensation

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How To Apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

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Functional Areas

Operations

Requisition ID

5204