Senior Director, Investment Operations

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1400 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$387/US$286 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world's leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.  

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner's mindset.  As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

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SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

Job Description:

Note: This is a 12-month contract oppurtunity.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

The Senior Director, Investment Operations will play a critical role in supporting the E to PAM transition project within Trade Operations at SLC Management. This position will assist in executing key initiatives to consolidate the administration of Private Fixed Income (PFI) investments from the Enterprise (E) system to PAM by summer 2026. The role demands a leader who can drive integrated workstreams across multiple geographies while influencing key stakeholders and supporting a strong control environment across Trade Operations processes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Support project management and coordination of cross-functional teams to execute the E to PAM transition

• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements within Trade Operations

• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the organization to facilitate communication and drive change

• Support the integration of data and processes from Enterprise to PAM, including Aladdin and eFront integration

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the system transition

• Develop and implementing training and change management strategies

• Support cost savings through process efficiencies and system consolidation

• Resolve key impediments identified in the transition strategy

• Support the implementation of technology enhancements

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 15+ years of experience in operations, investments, or finance leadership roles

• Strong project management skills with ability to drive complex, multi-faceted initiatives

• Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling

• Experience with investment management systems, preferably Aladdin and PAM

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically

• Strong presence with proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of leadership

• Organizational savvy and ability to navigate and lead cross-functionally within a complex and matrixed organization

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Professional accounting/finance designation (CPA/CFA)

• Experience with system integration projects in the investment management industry

• Knowledge of private fixed income and related operational processes

Why SLC Management?

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading maternity, parental and adoption leave top up program, a partially-paid sabbatical program and much more
• Pension, stock and savings programs with an employer-paid match to help build and enhance your future financial security
• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S., "Best Places to Work" by Glassdoor, Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work, "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pension & Investments

SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

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Salary Range

We are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this role is competitive and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined by your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and overall business performance along with a broad range of competitive benefits.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.