Investment Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Equitable CA Full time

At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and client-responsive staff. Join Equitable today.
**Position Title**: Investment Operations Specialist
**Reports To**: Manager, Investments Operations
**Department**: Investment Technology & Operations
**Term**: Permanent Full-Time
**Work Arrangements**: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.
**The Opportunity**: Are you an experienced fund accountant? Do you pride yourself on your ability to communicate effectively and build relationships? Do you have experience with the PAM investment system (or similar)? If so, you would be a great fit for our Investment Operations Specialist opportunity.
**What you will be doing**:

- Daily valuation of the segregated funds
- Bank and general ledger reconciliation
- Processing segregated fund trades, distributions, and income
- Processing general fund trades and income related to short-term investments, bonds, preferred shares, linked accounts, direct equities and private placements
- First compliance check of trades against investment policies
- Communicate with other areas of the company as well as external parties, for example, external fund managers

**What you will bring**:

- Previous investment back-office experience including segregated or mutual funds
- Knowledge and experience in accounting and financial reporting
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Sound day-to-day time management skills in a fast paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Ability to handle issues as they arise, knowing when to escalate critical ones
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and experience with investment administration systems
- Knowledge of Pam for Investments, RBC Investor Services, PeopleSoft, Fundserv, RBC Express would be an asset
- Experience with private placements would be an asset
- Ability to work evenings on a rotational basis

**What’s in it for you**:

- A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
- Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits program
- An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
- Immediate enrollment in the company’s pension program with employer matching
- Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
- Tuition support and specialized program assistance
- An onsite, full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
- Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
- Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

- Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)

This role is open due to an existing vacancy.
To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.
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