Investment Compliance Analyst

Permanent Full Time Job Overview The Investment Analyst, as a member of the Investment Compliance team, provides 2nd line independent oversight of the regulatory risk management framework within the Investment Division, providing expert advice and guidance to assist our business in meeting its regulatory obligation. Investment Compliance has oversight over the Investment Division’s broad spectrum of assets and liabilities with a variety of activities that include: Bond Investments (Public & Private) Equity Investments (Public & Private) Mortgage Investments (Residential & Commercial) Asset Liability Management (Par and Non-Par Liabilities) GWL Realty Advisors (Canadian and U.S. Real Estate) This role is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. What You Will Do Responsible for equity aggregation for Canada and Europe Operations – prepare and analyze results of the daily, monthly and quarterly reports to ensure compliance with Canadian and International Security Legislation. Responsible for the preparation, reconciliation and analysis of the quarterly reports including reports for the Management Investment Review Committee and the Investment Committee of the Board. This includes monitoring investment activities to ensure compliance with Canadian Investment Policy. Review and assess Canadian Investment strategies (e.g. alternative investments). Review and monitor risks (e.g. compliance, operational, privacy, IS) for significant initiatives and assess mitigation plans. Perform second line compliance monitoring of processes, reports or tools to enable Investment Compliance to effectively oversee investment activities within the Investment Division. Conduct ongoing reviews of existing policies against current regulations to maintain mapping to ensure all relevant regulations are incorporated into management policies and processes; participate in any policy development as required. Assess new and emerging regulations and create informative summaries describing implications for distribution to Investment Division leadership. Monitor and manage Corporate Compliance Assessment testing, findings and action plans. Monitor and manage Internal Audit testing, findings and management action plans. Participate in projects and other duties as assigned. What You Will Bring University level post secondary education in a related field, Bachelor of Commerce in Finance preferred. Working towards Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and understand complex finance and investment concepts, models, and activities. Very good organizational skills with excellent attention to detail, ability to prioritize, multi-task and handle high volumes and meet deadlines. Strong level of flexibility, initiative, and sense of urgency. Strong working knowledge in MS Access that can be demonstrated with the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. The base salary for this position is between $52,800 - $87,900 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you. Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting; closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Accommodations We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. Seniority Level Not Applicable Employment Type Full-time Job Function Legal Industries Financial Services and Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr