Fund Operations Specialist

We are seeking a Specialist to join our Fund Operations Team in Burnaby, British Columbia. You will be joining a results-driven, collaborative and professional team, focusing on obtaining and providing accurate information to internal and external stakeholders including our portfolio managers, traders and clients.

Your key responsibilities will include fund accounting, net asset value calculations, and liaising with external fund administrators and custodians. There will be opportunities for you to initiate and manage projects, and to develop specialty expertise in areas such as financial reporting, tax and corporate actions should you show interest in these areas.

Why Orbis?

• Culture. We are committed to our Core Values. We encourage intellectual curiosity and individualism as well as collaboration across different areas of the business. We seek to hear our people’s voices – whether quiet or loud. Sharing ideas and challenging the status quo are commonplace.
• Autonomy. While guidance and support are provided, team members own their work and projects.
• Growth opportunities. We support our people in continuous learning and development Including internal and external courses and support of obtaining professional designations such as the CFA or CPA.
• Agile environment. We are committed to providing a work environment that balances the needs of our clients; the needs of our teams; and the personal needs, commitments, and interests of our people.
• Philanthropy. Our people can contribute to society in a unique and personal way, through various philanthropy opportunities and programmes.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Support core team functions including security pricing, reconciliations, fee payments, and fund valuations.
• Provide fund-related information to stakeholders, ensuring its accuracy and timely delivery.
• Ensure stakeholder queries are answered on a timely basis.
• Manage projects aimed at improving and streamlining business processes.
• Work with IT developers to ensure that the necessary tools are available to address the risk of error and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes.

Your qualifications & experience

• Undergraduate degree with a proven track record of academic achievement, problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Prior experience in financial services is not mandatory; however, a keen interest in the investment industry is an asset.

What We Offer

The annual base salary for this position will be between $55,000 and $65,000 per year excluding benefits. The total compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus.

Instructions for application

To complete your application, please submit your resume and transcripts (all post-secondary to this point; unofficial are accepted).