Job Description

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $242 billion in total assets under managements. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Investments and Investment Planning Counsel.

Under IGM Financial's unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.

We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. We are proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2022) by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.

Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada - including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We're currently looking for a Senior Analyst, Operations & Governance, Portfolio Operations Oversight Department, Fund Services. Portfolio Operations is a fast paced, deadline driven area responsible for the capture of essential information used for the investing and accounting activities of mutual funds, ETFs and separately managed accounts. Department functions include securities pricing, corporate actions, dividends, trade reporting, settlements, FX, cash projections, securities lending, market documents, and reconciliations. The majority of functions are outsourced. We're a shared services division providing services to IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Investments and Investment Planning Counsel, in support of more than 400 investment funds.

The role involves supporting management by pro-actively facilitating daily operations and supporting the outsourcing relationship to ensure high-quality outcomes are delivered in support of our client groups' needs in the areas of middle- and back-office processing. The individual will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of accountability and personal drive in executing their responsibilities.

The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with user groups such as Investment Management, Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting/Tax, Product, Institutional Sales, and Compliance to deliver daily services in conjunction with the outsourcer
• Supporting trading, settlement and reconciliations of alternative investments and currencies
• Providing administration, accounting & valuation support for alternative investment products
• Implementing investment operationalization of new funds and specialized products, and changes to existing funds and products
• Liaising with outsourcer on the fair valuation of non-market priced securities
• Assisting the outsourcer with operational processing and issues involving trades, settlement, FX, cash projections, corporate actions, proxies, modeling, reconciliations, derivatives, collateral, term loans, and market documentation
• Assisting in coordinating relationship with outsourcer including monitoring controls to ensure accurate and timely processing, measuring performance against service level agreements, invoicing, and cost tracking
• Supporting internal governance regimes including producing accurate and timely management reporting and metrics
• Ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations
• Identifying areas of improvement in controls, systems and processes
• Acting as expert resource
• Ensuring settlement instruction, counterparty, and client databases are up-to-date and complete
• Assisting in office management activities

The following qualifications will assist the successful candidate in accomplishing these functions:

• Four to seven years experience in securities administration, with progressive responsibility (experience with mutual funds/ETFs, securities/investments, and outsourcing preferred)
• Post-secondary degree in business/commerce/finance/accounting, professional accounting designation or equivalent is an asset
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course and Derivatives Fundamentals Course is preferred
• Sophisticated proficiency in Microsoft products such as Excel and Access
• Familiarity with professional systems such as Bloomberg, Omgeo, MPower, and SSCNet
• Programming/development and data management skills an asset
• Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to deal with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines
• High attention to detail coupled with proven decision making and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

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For internal applicants, please share with your current leader your intent to apply to the role. In the event that you are selected, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know if you are in any other internal recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

Please apply by October 31, 2022.