Investment Analyst

Markham, ON, Canada

Job Description


Who is Allstate: Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its \xe2\x80\x9cYou\xe2\x80\x99re in Good Hands\xc2\xae\xe2\x80\x9d promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca. Through our Employee Value Proposition, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do. Benefits to joining Allstate

  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)
  • Good Office program (receive up to 400$ back after purchasing office equipment)
  • Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans
  • Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions
  • Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing
  • Personal reflection day
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Working within the community and giving back!
Role Designation: Hybrid (1-2 days in office) : The Investment Analyst is responsible for executing day-to-day activities of the Investment Finance Team. The analyst is expected to support the accounting infrastructure, processes, and investment reporting. The analyst will synthesize, monitor, analyze and summarize investment reports, allowing Senior Management and the Leadership Team to make informed and relevant business decisions. The analyst will maintain and monitor the investment portfolio and actively participate in projects, acting in an advisory role from an investment reporting and operations perspective. Accountabilities: Investment Reporting
  • Run various reports and analyze investment statements to record journal entries (including management fee accruals) and ensure all investment information is captured accurately.
  • Perform detailed account reconciliations to ensure information is complete and all accounts balance.
  • Prepare for monthly and quarterly investment reporting (including MIRs, Watchlist, Duration, Market Yields, etc.) in order to support Northbrook and Canadian Financial Reporting Teams to develop accurate consolidated and non-consolidated financial information, as well as to complete other regulatory filing requirements.
Investment Analysis
  • Compile information requiring combinations of data from multiple sources (internal and external), while independently recommending and implementing process enhancement initiatives to improve efficiencies.
  • Create new information templates, tracking tools, databases, and retrieval processes, to derive meaningful information for business decision-making purposes. Uses this information to recommend improvements.
Investment Processing
  • Implements, maintains, and monitors control mechanisms and processes in order to make recommendations on cash transfers.
Investment Controls
  • Ensure meaningful controls are in operation, protecting the integrity of the investment information being reported.
  • Proactively assess, recommend, and implement improvements to investment reporting processes and controls.
Qualifications:
  • University degree majoring in accounting/business.
  • Knowledge of investment accounting.
  • Strong analytical skills with an ability to focus on the details.
  • Strong interpersonal and exceptional problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize projects.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
Bonus Qualifications: Working toward CPA designation is an asset. Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care
  • Work from home
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Markham, ON L3R 5P8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON L3R 5P8

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  • Job Id
    JD2158552
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Markham, ON, Canada
  • Education
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