Associate Manager, Investment Operations

Associate Manager, Investment Operations

**Description:
- Permanent Full Time- The Investment Operations team is responsible for all accounting and valuations for Canada Life segregated funds and general account assets.- The Associate Manager is responsible for managing key aspects of Investment Operations functions and daily fund valuations. This position is responsible for providing oversight in our daily procedures and activities. In addition, the Associate Manager provides guidance and training to other employees in the unit including the review of other employee’s work and leading projects. This individual provides support to management, is responsible for initiating and implementing process improvements, and assists with development of financial control processes.**Accountabilities**:

- Provide direct leadership to operations team and delivering on-the-job coaching and feedback to develop junior employees.
- Provide oversight and review of daily, month-end and quarter-end operations, net asset value release, and reporting including identifying risks and assessing control adequacy.
- Responsible for oversight of manual and automated trading and reconciliation process.
- Interact professionally, cultivate business relationships, and work collaboratively with other functional areas and key business partners such as: Custodian Bank, Investment Managers, and auditors.
- Leading and/or participating in continuous improvement, streamlining and documentation of processes
- Leading and/or participating in professional practice, departmental initiatives, and special projects
- Directly support junior employees in problem solving and assists management team with planning individual career development of employees, and workload balancing.
- Responsible for supporting the training and development framework in the department
- Participate in departmental business and resource planning

**Qualifications and Competencies**:

- University degree, majoring in accounting and/or finance, with a professional accounting designation
- Completion of the Canadian Securities Course would be considered an asset
- Experience with segregated funds, mutual funds and securities/investments would be considered an asset
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Strong leadership skills with ability to lead processes and develop strong team members.
- Experience with supervising and/or leading employees within a team environment
- Well-developed organizational and time management skills, with the ability to deal with fluctuation work volumes, and possible competing priorities.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written form, including experience delivering difficult messages and drafting formal business memos
- Self-motivation with a passion to learn and embrace new challenges
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and advanced Excel functions
- Strong attention to detail
- The base salary for this position is between **$61,900****:

- $114,500 **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.-
- Be your best at Canada Life- Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.- You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.- Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.- Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.- We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.-
- Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an intervie