Litigation associate Jobs in Pickering, ON

About the Company

Our client is a pension plan investment company. As an Associate, Technology & Operations Business Management you will lead independent pieces of work that contribute to key deliverables and initiatives for your department, including supporting operational and financial activities. You will also help provide strategic recommendations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business as usual activities and special projects. The Strategy & Operations (S&O) team within the Technology & Operations (T&O) department plays a pivotal role in the financial and workforce management of the department. Our team is accountable for the planning, execution and oversight of financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reviews and cost optimization.

Why Work Here

• Accelerated exposure and responsibility

• Global career development opportunities

• Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders

• A hybrid-flexible work environment with an emphasis on in-person collaboration

• A culture rooted in principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance

• An organization with an important social purpose that positively impacts lives

About the Opportunity

• Prepare and develop effective, timely reporting and trend analysis, utilizing various sources of information to facilitate better decision making and bring value-added insights.

• Foster strong partnerships with various departments and senior leadership (within and outside of T&O), promoting effective communication and collaboration to achieve business goals.

• Coordinate the development of three-year financial plans and quarterly forecasts for various groups within T&O with a zero-based budgeting mindset.

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of organizational processes, systems, and financial data to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for growth.

• Track departmental objective progress diligently and systematically, creating summaries as needed for senior audiences.

• Coordinate requirements gathering and provide testing support for new departmental systems and tools.

• Project work and ad-hoc duties as required.

About You

• University Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related field.

• CPA designation considered an asset

• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, strategy or operations

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships effectively with people at all levels.

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $140,000/year

How to Apply

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

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• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.