Analyst, Financial Operations - Trans-Canada Capital

Trans-Canada Capital (TCC) is an asset management firm specializing in innovative investment strategies for institutional investors. Since 2009, the team has successfully managed the pension assets of Air Canada, one of the largest corporate pension plans in the country. Over the years, we have earned an enviable reputation by generating superior returns through strategies focusing on alpha generation in a rigorous risk-controlled framework. With C$27 billion in assets under management (inclusive of leverage), more than 100 investment professionals based in Montreal and Toronto, and a complete range of alternative solutions, TCC is well positioned to meet the needs of institutional investors seeking steady returns.

Reporting to the Manager Financial Operations, the Analyst – Financial Operations will primarily support the firm’s traders, as well as process and communicate fixed-income and equity trades to our trustee. In addition, the analyst will manage treasury activities on rotation. The ideal candidate will have developed his/her sense of priorities, be rigorous and will be able to work efficiently under pressure. TCC offers a complex financial environment in which the candidate will be able to develop an in-depth understanding of the operational processes tied to the trade lifecycle.

The candidate will choose TCC because of its collaborative work environment, the sophistication and diversification of the financial products traded, the tight-knit relationship amongst the investment teams and the competitiveness of its total compensation package.

Responsibilities:

• Apply the various processes tied to settling fixed-income and equity trades.
• Ensure the integrity of systems data in order to provide high-quality management information to the business units responsible for the investment.
• Play a proactive role with the trustee and various counterparties in trade settlement.
• Stay abreast of the various technicalities of international markets.
• Support traders.
• Reconcile transactions, cash balances and positions between our internal systems and our different custodians.
• Manage treasury activities and cash balances in different funds/accounts to avoid overdrafts.
• Recommend improvements to procedures and help implement them.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, administration or relevant discipline.
• Experience in financial operations, an asset.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Bilingualism (English and French): This position requires bilingualism at the professional level to provide support to clients and employees located outside of Quebec or who require services in a language other than French.
• Knowledge of various financial systems: Eagle Star, Bloomberg AIM, desirable.

Skills:

• Well-organized and ability to perform various tasks at once.
• Rigor, prudence and vigilance.
• Pro-active and strong sense of initiative.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Autonomy, analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Strong learning capabilities, versatility and adaptability.
• Excellent skills in communication and teamwork.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Linguistic Requirements

Bilingual (English and French)

Diversity and Inclusion

Trans Canada Capital Inc. is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Trans Canada Capital Inc. thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.