Associate, Portfolio Analytics and Reporting

**About Nicola Wealth**:
We have a lot to be proud of at Nicola Wealth. Our sophisticated financial planning, our diversified private investment funds and their exceptional performance, our 99% client retention rate and our award-winning culture, combine to position us as a national leader in wealth management. Recognized as a Best Managed Company and one of Canada's Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our firm's values through this phase of significant growth.

By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver extraordinary client service in a values-driven work environment. The collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit we were founded on provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career. We are passionate about our business, our culture and investing deeply in your growth and development to build for the future. If you have this same drive, then let's talk

**About the Team**:
The Portfolio Analytics and Reporting team is dedicated to driving excellence in investment monitoring and performance analysis. The team is driven to assist investment teams in making informed decisions, whilst enhancing efficiency and quality of portfolio operations. Portfolio Analytics and Reporting provide support across all of Private Capital's investment funds.

**Purpose of the Role**:
The Associate, Portfolio Analytics and Reporting, will play a key role in conducting the ongoing monitoring and quarterly review of credit investment performance for the Nicola Private Debt Fund.

**Core Responsibilities**:

- Monitoring the performance of existing credit investments
- Analyzing monthly/quarterly financial statements and property level reporting for existing credit investments
- Preparing quarterly reports to summarize borrower performance trends
- Conducting research on industry trends and developments that may impact existing investments
- Preparing credit scenario analysis as guided by the investment team
- Supporting the investment teams on closing and funding new investments
- Assisting with preparation of investment committee presentations
- Inputting data for new investments into portfolio management software
- Preparing presentations to internal stakeholders
- Help identify/manage operational risks and improve processes
- Assist with other ad-hoc projects within the Private Capital team
- Actively engage in ongoing learning and development to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
- Other relevant and related responsibilities, as assigned and as the needs of the organization change.

**Core Competencies**:

- **Analytical & Critical Thinking**: Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough research and analysis, generate insight and form recommendations. Thinks critically and objectively, demonstrating strong judgement in decision making.
- **Communication**: Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. Has the ability to develop engaging presentations and reports.
- **Collaboration**: Collaborative team player who builds strong trusting relationships, within and across the organization. Has the drive and skill to contribute to the success of high-performing teams.
- **Self-Leadership**: Resourceful with the ability to manage competing priorities with sensitivity to strict timelines. This may include working outside normal business hours.
- **Problem-Solving**: Highly skilled in identifying operational risks with the ability to define, execute, and improve processes.
- **Investment Acumen**: Intermediate understanding of Private Debt Investments, and the deal execution process. Pays close attention to market trends and developments.
- **Technical Proficiency**: Competence in use of Excel, portfolio management software and data management techniques.
- **Attention to Detail**:Precision in analysis and reporting. Identifies errors and inconsistencies, correcting these whilst moving at a fast pace.
- **Curiosity**: Constantly curious, seeks learning opportunities, and asks questions that generate new insight and ideas. Acts with humility, admitting mistakes and speaking up when they do not know or lack conviction.

**Measures of Success**:

- **Optimize operational effectiveness**- Identify gaps in current data and processes, develop and prioritize backlogs and project plans for designing and delivering solutions leading to more efficient and effective processes. Consistently report on the value obtained through these enhancements.
- **Institutional-grade Portfolio Monitoring and Reporting**- Increase consistency, accuracy, and efficiency of reporting and portfolio monitoring by managing the implementation, delivery, and on-going enhancement of the firm's portfolio management software. Once implemented, utilize software to deliver institutional-grade portfolio monitoring and reports.
- **Stakeholder** **and workload management** - Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Achieve this