Portfolio Management Analyst, Wealth

Our client, a registered Independent Fund Manager, is looking for a well-organized Portfolio Management Analyst to oversee and support many elements of the Firm’s pooled funds and investment operations.

We want to help them find YOU : an ambitious BCom / Finance graduate who wants to continue developing a career working closely with independent Investment PMs.

Learn from Success! Candidates will need very strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability, this is less client facing and more into the grit of the data.

An interest in taking the CFA as a further career path is encouraged by the Firm, but not a requirement for success in this role.

Ideally, you’ll already have a minimum 3 years in the Investment Management sector under your belt. The role is located in the FAR SOUTH end of Calgary. Let’s talk!

THE DETAILS

• Responsible for maintaining and reconciling client portfolio data and pooled funds, as well as analyzing performance discrepancies.
• Verify NAV reporting for pooled funds.
• Monitoring and executing currency hedging strategies.
• Client portfolio management (ensuring client portfolios are on mandate, and not offside from a compliance standpoint)
• Coordinating various reports (including Quarterly Performance Reports) and reviews, preparing financial statement request letters, and following up for information.
• Responds to ad hoc client portfolio queries from custodians, portfolio managers, financial advisors, and / or consultants;

and new account set-up and account transfers.

• May also involve some trade input and monitoring as well as trade and portfolio reporting to the portfolio managers and / or brokers.
• Manage capital calls for alternative assets, including wire transfers and other banking logistics.
• Will also manage relationships with third party service providers and work with the various portfolio management teams to ensure that needs are met.
• Attend all Investment Committee meetings, ongoing review of investment performance, and remain up to date with any important valuation or policy changes.
• Perform regular administration duties of all investment files and compliance projects as assigned

Requirements

• A degree in finance, economics, or a relevant field.
• Progress on the CFA or CIM designation is desirable.
• A minimum of 3 years related experience; fund accounting experience is preferred.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Croesus Portfolio Management and Dataphile software is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, in a team environment

The Firm is a boutique full-service financial planning firm serving individuals and families across Canada and the United States.

It’s a different kind of investment firm, one that stems from humble roots, entrepreneurial spirit, and a culture of integrity and professionalism.

The goal is to offer the best investment products, services, advice, and ideas the financial industry has to offer from an experienced team holding Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA), Chartered Investment Managers (CIM), and Certified Financial Planners (CFP) designations.