Analyst, Portfolio Administration

Fiera Capital Corporation; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Account

Learning & Development support

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Performance-Based Rewards

Telemedicine Access

Summer Schedule Program

Job summary

Fiera Capital is seeking a Portfolio Administration Assistant in Montreal to support the client service team, traders, and portfolio managers. You will update various systems, manage relationships with internal and external partners, and handle cash reconciliation and related issues to resolution.

Responsibilities include daily cash communications, reconciliation with custodians, and collaboration on discrepancies while contributing to operational improvements and SLA governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field preferred; combination of education and practical experience considered.
• 1–3 years of portfolio administration or related operations experience.
• Understanding of how investment managers interact with administrators, brokers and custodians.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and communicate daily cash balances (including foreign currencies) to portfolio managers and traders.
• Perform daily reconciliation of cash, transactions and positions with custodians and counterparties.
• Collaborate with external counterparties and internal teams to resolve discrepancies quickly.
• Enter transactions into the portfolio accounting system on time and ensure reconciliation.
• Maintain accuracy and quality of information in systems.
• Prepare reconciliation and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Provide exceptional service when interacting with internal and external contacts.
• Support internal and external auditors as required.
• Participate in testing and implementation of operational improvements and special projects.
• Assist with monitoring service levels and governance with providers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CFA/CSC certification preferred

Job description

Who We Are

Fiera Capital is a global independent asset manager with an entrepreneurial culture and a clear vision: to deliver disciplined, high-conviction investment solutions that create lasting value for our clients. From our Canadian roots to a global firm, we are defined by deep investment expertise, an ownership mindset, and enduring client partnerships. Our actions are guided by our core values: we lead with integrity, think critically, act decisively, innovate with purpose, collaborate with intent, and adapt with agility. We are committed to building a purpose-driven, performance-oriented culture where our employees are supported to grow, contribute, and excel.

What we are looking for:

Under the supervision of the Manager of Portfolio Administration, the candidate will provide efficient support service to the client service team, traders, and portfolio managers across Fiera Capital's mandates. The candidate will update various systems used at Fiera Capital and will consistently manage relationships with various internal and external partners, to handle all reconciliation and cash management issues through to resolution.

Your responsibilities:

• Calculate and communicate daily cash (including foreign currencies) balances available for investment to portfolio managers and traders


• Daily reconciliation of cash, transactions and positions with custodians and other counterparties


• Collaborate with external counterparties and internal teams to investigate and quickly resolve discrepancies


• Ensure that transactions are entered into the portfolio accounting system on time and reconciled accurately


• Ensure the accuracy and quality of information in the systems


• Prepare reconciliation and other ad hoc reports


• Provide exceptional service when interacting with internal and external contacts


• Support internal and external auditors as required


• Participate in the testing and implementation of operational improvements and special projects


• Assist with ensuring service providers meet service level agreements (SLA) and ensure good governance

Must have requirements to be successful in this role:

• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant work experience in portfolio administration and reconciliation, or other applicable portfolio operations functions


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred, with consideration given to a combination of academic and relevant practical experience.


• Completion or pursuit of professional certifications, such as the Canadian Securities Course or CFA, is an asset


• Understanding how investment managers operate and interact with administrators, brokers and custodians is essential


• Strong working knowledge of global markets, money market instruments, equities, bonds, and cash management principles


• Demonstrated analytical thinking and experience solving business problems


• A spirit of continuous process improvement and a positive team attitude


• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)


• Attention to detail, intuitive and anticipatory
  
• Ability to meet challenges and work under pressure


• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset

Additional Information:

Fiera Capital adheres to a hybrid working environment with 4 days in-office per week. #LI-Hybrid

What we offer:

At Fiera Capital, we believe in investing in our people. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Wellness Account to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.


• Learning & Development support through reimbursement of eligible certifications and professional development programs.


• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial value.


• Performance-Based Rewards through competitive bonus and commission opportunities.


• Telemedicine Access for convenient healthcare and mental health support.


• Summer Schedule Program offering additional flexibility, including reduced Friday hours during the summer month

For roles based in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in spoken and written French is required. A working knowledge of English is also necessary to collaborate with our global teams and clients.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. All employment decisions, including hiring and promotions, are based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

To protect your information, please note that Fiera Capital uses a secure platform to collect sensitive information during the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

With approximately CAD $160.2 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, Fiera Capital, an independent firm, is one of Canada's leading investment managers.

We deliver customized multi-asset solutions across public and private market asset classes to institutional, financial intermediary and private wealth clients across North America, Europe and key markets in Asia. We strive to be at the forefront of investment-management science, and we are passionate about creating sustainable prosperity for clients.

Fiera Capital is recognized for our talented people. Our teams collaborate and seek to draw on the global industry's most innovative and diverse offerings to craft strategies that meet the needs of any client, anywhere they are located.