Specialist, Private Fixed Income Operations – SLC Management

Job title:

Specialist, Private Fixed Income Operations – SLC Management

Company

Sun Life Financial

Job description

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 1300 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$374/US$283 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.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:*This is a 12-month contract oppurtunity.What Is in It for You:Private Fixed Income (PFI) is a department within the Investment Finance Operations Group at SLC that is responsible for the administration and reporting of all non-public investments and loans to corporations situated in various locations globally. The investment portfolio of approximately $41 billion includes bonds, debentures, limited partnerships, lease securitization and project financing.The PFI Analyst is part of a team that is responsible for the administration and support of the Global Private Fixed Income Portfolio. Specifically the team is responsible for the source system setup, funding, income collection, account reconciliation, cash management, security safekeeping, and reporting of the Private Fixed Income assets held in various currencies and across multiple portfolios.The successful applicant will work closely with the Private Fixed Income Investment team to analyze and determine appropriate system inputs for accurate asset source system setup, maintenance and reporting. They will fund and maintain transactions in CAD, USD and International currencies i.e. EUR, AUD and GBP and will deal directly with custodians and external brokers for assets held and settled through a custodian. The successful applicant will also participate in business system upgrades, projects and other new initiatives as required and actively contribute in process improvement initiatives through the Brighter Way framework.WHAT YOU WILL DO:Collaborate with Investment Front Office Team to process loan fundings including the set up and settlement of transactions in the business system and the disbursement of funds to external parties.Process income payments and participate in drawing funds from client’s bank account.Investigate and resolve variances found through daily reconciliations.Resolve issues pertaining to cash movement, wire disbursements and swap mismatches.Closely monitor and process activity for the three managed funds due to the time sensitivity of these portfolios.Assist with general operational tasks as required, such as:Prepare or assist in daily cash projectionsPrepare cash transfer requestsPartner closely with team members and various internal areas to execute the deliverables outlined above.WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEEDPrior Investment/Financial Services experience.Analytical approach with an eye for detail and aptitude for working with numbers.Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced and fluid environment.Excel proficiency – ability to create, manipulate and interpret data/spreadsheets; comfortable working with formulas, V-lookups, pivot tables.Organizational skills and ability to prioritize.Strong verbal and written communication skills. Interaction with Investment Financial Management, Canadian Banking, Derivatives, Portfolio and Risk Management.Aptitude for problem solving – able to assess situations through analysis and observation and develop supportable solutions.Ability to work well with others with a strong collaborative approach to build and maintain both internal and external relationships.Commitment to continuous process improvement supported by The Brighter Way.Note:Certain days during the month/year may not be eligible for vacation days, specifically around month-end, quarter-end and year end.Coverage may be required for Canadian Statutory holidays (on a rotational basis)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.Job Category: Customer Service / OperationsSalary Range 43,200/43 200 – 70,800/70 800The Base Pay range is for the primary location of the job. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce offering wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, teams and the communities where we operate. Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds even if they don’t meet every criteria in the job description.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.

Expected salary

$43200 – 70800 per year

Location

Waterloo, ON

Job date

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 07:45:02 GMT

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