Job Description

Closing Date: November 7, 2023

Join our dynamic Investment Operations (IO) team, a vibrant hub of four key branches - Derivatives, Collateral & Engineering, Trade Management, Cash Operations, and Business Solutions. In this bustling environment, you\'ll find yourself immersed in a diverse range of tasks, from trade settlements and corporate actions to derivatives and collateral management. With a strong focus on foreign exchange and cash services, we pride ourselves on our internal partnerships and innovative end-to-end solutions. We\'re also at the helm of the custodian relationship, ensuring seamless capital market operations. As part of our Trade Management branch, you\'ll navigate the intricate post-execution trade life cycle, juggle asset transitions, and ensure precision in recording transactions across various systems. Ready to catapult your career to new heights? Join us in redefining the future of investment operations!

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Manager, Trade Solutions, the Analyst/Sr. Analyst brings knowledge and experience of a diverse range of Public Markets strategies. The Analyst/Sr. Analyst is responsible for providing portfolio management and trading support to Public Markets Portfolio Managers and Traders, such as analytics, execution support, and investment support in Bloomberg AIM, the order management system. The Analyst/Sr. Analyst actively monitors Bloomberg AIM and liaises with other departments to answer inquiries and resolve any issues that may come up. The Analyst/Sr. Analyst works closely with the Public Markets Operations team and supports the Public Markets department, as may be delegated, from time to time.

WHAT YOU BRING

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  Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field
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  2+ years of experience in a large asset management or investment firm
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  Excellent knowledge of Bloomberg AIM and experience in supporting Front, Middle and Back Office workflows
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  Strong knowledge of diverse investment strategies and financial instruments in the public markets
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  Good understanding of trade lifecycle and settlement in global markets, including emerging and frontier markets
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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  Advanced excel skills, including the ability to build macros
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  Service oriented with a focus on responding to client needs efficiently and accurately
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  Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities to meet tight deadlines
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  Energetic and enthusiastic team player, capable of working both independently and in a team environment
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  Effective communication and organizational skills with the ability to work efficiently and accurately within a high-pressure environment
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  Flexibility to work in shifts
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  Working towards a professional designation such as CFA is preferred

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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  Completes daily ABOR-IBOR position reconciliation before trading begins
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  Ensures cash upload files from SCD are successfully processed in AIM
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  Monitors and resolves trade flow issues from AIM to SCD
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  Acts as the single point of contact for all queries and issues related to Bloomberg AIM across Public Markets and Investment Operations
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  Liaises between Public Markets and other BCI teams as well as with Bloomberg Support to resolve any issues related to Bloomberg AIM
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  Assists in setting up new accounts, counterparties, and securities in AIM
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  Develops and implements new reports for other users, as required
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  Continually acquires and enhances knowledge of Bloomberg AIM functionalities to support new Public Markets investment initiatives
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  Acts as \xe2\x80\x9cchange agent\xe2\x80\x9d, taking initiative to facilitate automation and process improvements within existing business processes, develops new workflows and procedures
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  As Bloomberg AIM SME, responsible for training new IBOR Support Desk team members as well as new Bloomberg AIM users
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  Works with internal team as well as service providers to successfully implement new or improved workflows and processes
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  Represents the IBOR Support Desk as a SME in projects
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  Actively adheres to compliance and risk management policies, and participates in business continuity planning
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  Performs other responsibilities, as delegated by Manager, Trade Solutions

WHY APPLY TO JOIN BCI
With our values as our anchor, it\xe2\x80\x99s our people that help shape employee-focused initiatives and who create the environment we work in each day \xe2\x80\x93 all of which further strengthens our culture. BCI has been recognized as one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 100 Employers \xe2\x80\x93 for the fourth consecutive year - and has built programs and benefits to support all our employees, including;

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  Extended health and dental coverage start on your first day of work. We have you covered!
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  Our telehealth provider Dialogue connects you and your family to virtual healthcare appointments.
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  Eligibility to the defined benefit BC Public Service Pension Plan providing you with a secure retirement income.
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  Time off includes: 20 days\' vacation, 6 paid sick days, 6 paid personal days, and 2 paid days for volunteering \xe2\x80\x93 to support physical, mental, and community health.
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  Work one day per week from home, plus an option to work from anywhere for up to one month each calendar year.
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  Annual wellness allowance to support an active lifestyle well as physical well-being when working at home.
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  Ongoing learning through our in-house mentoring program, professional dues support, tuition reimbursement, and online and in-house learning.
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  Relocation support is available if a move to one of BCI\xe2\x80\x99s locations is required.
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  Invested in your learning: BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments.

TO APPLY
Apply online with a copy of your resume. We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may advance earlier.

At BCI, we value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can be successful. We are performance and client focused and value integrity; if you share these values, we want to know you.

We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage all to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), contact us at
hr@bci.ca . We would like to hear from you!