Fund Operation Manager

Our client is a professional securities trading platform. The company provides access to numerous global markets, including currencies, CFDs, and commodities. They are looking for a Fund Operation Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring smooth operation of all purpose products, including managing the cash balances of each fund, reconciling day-to-day fund performance, and monitoring the currency hedging and leverage programs on the funds.
• Working directly with the portfolio managers to resolve trading issues and ensuring proper settlement of trades.
• Completing monthly fund processes including distribution calculations, management fee calculations, oversight of fund expenses, and other various monthly management reporting items.
• Completing and reviewing the interim and annual financial reports for the funds.
• Coordinating the annual audit work of the investment funds
• Reviewing fund distributions and ensuring tax factors and tax slips are completed correctly
• Supporting the sales team by responding accurately and promptly to client requests for shareholder information.
• Supporting the team in the preparation of legal documents for prospectus filings and fund launches.
• Ad hoc project work as required.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of direct industry experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, plus actively seeking a professional degree in either accounting or finance (CPA, CFA etc.).
• Experience within the investment fund industry, with a strong knowledge of back office processes for security settlements and investment funds accounting in Canada.
• Investment fund financial reporting and year end fund tax processing is critical.
• Outstanding computer skills and the ability to work with and build financial models.
• A quick learner, able to analyse and interpret data and develop logical solutions.
• Exceptional time management, organisational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong communication skills in both written and verbal.