Senior Analyst, Fund Initiatives

At Fiera CapitalWe invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions:Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that’s reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.What we are looking for:Under the supervision of the Director, Fund Administration, the Senior Analyst, Fund Initiatives is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the execution of various operational activities related to Fiera Fund initiatives including, but not limited to, Canadian fund launches, strategic projects and material updates to our global Fund line-up. In addition, the Senior Analyst plays a major role in coordinating the activities of Fiera’s Global Product Governance Committee.Your responsibilities:Play an active role in the coordination of operational activities (planning, organization, coordination, and execution) for various Canadian Fund initiatives, including fund launches, fund closures, opening additional share classes / series and facilitating changes to existing investment mandatesCollaborate with various departments such as Legal, CIO Office, Investment Operations, Front Office, Finance and Compliance to understand emerging business and product needs and translate them into solutionsBuild product project plans, manage timelines and communicate regular updates around Fund launches and other strategic projects with internal and external teamsOrganize and coordinate meetings, and facilitate the activities of Fiera’s Product Governance CommitteeMaintain strong working relationships with various third parties such as the Fund Administrator, Recordkeeper and Transfer Agent to ensure timely and seamless execution of projectsDetermine, validate and prioritize business issues following the launch of new funds and products (procedures, controls, systems, tools, etc.)Ensure new and amended legal documentation related to the Funds is stored and communicated appropriately to internal and external stakeholdersStandardize product launch “playbooks” being used across the globe and assist as a secondary resource for Fund launches in Europe and the U.S.Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement and for cost/risk reductionMaintain a strong awareness of industry and regulatory developments and changes, assess impact and implement changes where needed to product lineupProduce and present management reporting and metrics related to ongoing fund initiatives with various internal stakeholdersResponds to client due diligence questionnaires and prospect RFPsMust have requirements to be successful in this role:Bachelor's degree in business administration or another related fieldProject Management certification a plusTypically has 6+ years of fund administration, investment operations, project management or investment product development experienceExperience managing projects and initiatives, and coordinating multi-functional global teamsStrong knowledge of a broad range of activities related to Investment Management, Fund Administration and Investment OperationsExcellent time management skills, ability to multitask and to establish priorities with minimum supervisionAbility to work under pressure and manage unforeseen changes in expectations and requirementsHighly effective communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a global, cross-functional environmentMust have a high degree of analytical, project planning and problem-solving skillsPositive attitude, willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic global product environmentHigh level of integrity and professionalism