Senior Portfolio Analyst

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada BMO Full time
Application Deadline:

05/02/2024

Address:
100 King Street West

This is a hybrid role. In the office and remote work environment options are available.

Trading Support / Order entry Job Function: This is a Non-Licensed role.

  • Complete Trade Order modelling & generation in the trading system.
  • Account Re-balancing to investment targets and support the Model maintenance for mutual funds and investment trusts.
  • Provide daily trading operational support across all asset classes.
  • Communicate trade allocations across all markets to brokers, custodians, and clients where necessary, verifying trades settle on time, research, and correct any trade discrepancies.
  • Point of contact on cash and capital flows (Investment/Redemption), modelling trades to spend/cover flows for portfolio managers and execute cash movements.
  • Investigate and resolve both simple and complex price challenges.
  • Develop, implement, and use Charles River System as a tool for managing and analyzing financial portfolio.
  • Proactively research and validate multiple corporate action events across all markets.
  • Executes currency hedging instructions.
  • Liaise with Portfolio Managers and Accounting to resolve any discrepancies in returns.
  • Supports Portfolio Manager foreign exchange and Global Equities Portfolio Management investment support needs
Fund Manager Assistance Job Functions: Issue Management and Resolution

  • Initiates large trade tax analysis if applicable.
  • Conducts Proxy voting record reviews.
  • Provides excellence in the problem resolution, ticket closure and support of assigned projects from business stakeholders. Works with BMO groups to deliver specific project/program results aligned with overall group goals.
  • Assists in the management of multiple programs/projects simultaneously and resolves conflicting priorities.
  • Keeps stakeholders informed of messages, recommendations, decisions, process, and progress through strong communication skills.
  • Supports the data collection and summary of regulatory inputs as required.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed, to provide flexibility to adjust as business needs evolve.
Portfolio Analytics / Risk Job Functions

  • Reviews the performance for all funds for use in monthly measurement, monitoring and performance reporting. Test to ensure accuracy and completeness of information used to calculate performance and benchmarks.
  • Participates in the implementation process and roll-out of performance measurement tools.
  • Extract performance reports that include analysis of returns, risk, added value and portfolio characteristics for internally managed portfolios.
  • Assist in the preparation of timely investment commentary and performance reporting and presentations for monthly and quarterly performance measurement reports on mutual funds, private wealth, institutional clients.
Qualifications:
  • Typically, 3+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, or Data Science.
  • Completion of the Canadian Securities Course - required.
  • Ability to prioritise critical tasks in a fast-paced environment driven by regulatory and market risk factors.
  • Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
  • Able to manage ambiguity.
  • Pursuing CFA qualifications; completion of the CFA Level 1 or Level 2 an asset.
  • Business Analysis skills - required.
  • Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.
  • MS Office and Business Intelligence including MS Excel Pivot Table and MS Access Database skills/Expert.
  • Active listening and stakeholder empathy skills.
  • Past user experience on Charles River Investment Management Solution system - strongly preferred.
  • SQL / Python familiarity is preferred.
Grade:
6
Job Category:
Individual Contributor / Collaborateur
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As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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