Senior Transaction Management Analyst

University degree in business, finance, accounting or mathematics. A professional designation such as CPA or CFA is considered an asset.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in a back-office environment, with a focus on securities processing.
Experience in people management is an asset.

Oversee the timely, accurate, and complete processing of North American and International investment transactions for General Accounts into the investment book of record.
Lead or assist in resolving transaction processing issues, collaborating with Portfolio Managers, International and Third Party Investment Offices, Investment Systems teams, and other business divisions.
Ensure data integrity and generate accurate forecasts and accounting for investments, including fixed income, equities, money market, asset-backed, interest-only, and private placements.
Collaborate with Portfolio Managers, International and Third Party Investment Offices, and other business divisions to develop new procedures and controls, establish processing standards, and maintain data integrity.
Work closely with the General Account Operations Support Team and other teams to implement new initiatives affecting securities operations, including process documentation, training, execution, and coordination with internal/external clients.
Identify areas for improvement through analysis and develop enhanced workflows to increase operational efficiency.
Adhere to established SOX documentation and controls, ensuring all daily tasks and associated risks/controls are followed and reviewed as per team procedures.
Assist the Manager of Transaction Management team with staff development activities, including training, coaching, motivating, and performance assessment.

Work experience with Life Insurance Operational General Accounting processes is an asset, including excellent knowledge and current understanding of securities instruments, settlements, foreign exchange, banking processes, investment accounting principles, and related systems/processes.
Solid understanding of investment accounting principles is preferred.
Well-organized and able to meet tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail, while adapting quickly to changing priorities.
Strong conceptual, diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise flexibility and judgment.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle diverse client interactions using a service-oriented approach.
Successful completion or enrolment of the Canadian Securities Course or equivalent is an asset.
Knowledge of Bloomberg system as a trading tool and an information provider is an asset.
Demonstrated initiative and strong teamwork skills.
Intermediate MS Office Suite knowledge most especially MS Excel and MS Word.
Bilingual (French & English) is required – The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.