Analyst, Retail Portfolio Operations

Natural Factors; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Toronto is seeking a Retail Portfolio Operations Analyst to join their dynamic team. The role involves maintaining client portfolio data, collaborating with custodians, and producing reports for high-net-worth clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong financial background, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth in the investment industry.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related experience in an investment firm, bank, or trust company is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile client portfolio and fund data.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for High-Net-Worth clients.
• Assist with process enhancement projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Collaborative communication

Curiosity

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business

Undergraduate degree in Finance

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Undergraduate degree in Economics

Canadian Securities Course

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

Toronto, ON

We are looking for a Retail Portfolio Operations Analyst to join our Vancouver-based Investment Resource Group. You will be working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver, can identify process improvements, analyze data, and sees learning new skills and being a team player as both enjoyable and necessary for a high-performing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to take the next step in their career in the investment industry. The Retail Portfolio Operations team is lively and energetic. You will have the opportunity to work and learn alongside a hardworking and dedicated team in a fun environment. The team is motivated, enjoys challenging each other, is diverse, and unafraid to put in the extra work to succeed. We rely on collaboration and are always looking to tackle the next challenge together.

What You Will Do

1. Maintain and reconcile client portfolio and fund data, including client cash, holdings, units, fund level cash flows, and performance.
2. Collaborate with external custodians, fund administrators, and various areas within CC&L Business and Investment teams.
3. Respond to ad hoc client portfolio queries from custodians and front office.
4. Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for High-Net-Worth clients.
5. Support other teams with performance inquiries related to transactional data.
6. Trade pooled funds and monitor High-Net-Worth clients using our Custom Trade Order Management system.
7. Coordinate account transfers between custodians.
8. Maintain client fee and holdings data to generate invoices and collect fees owed to CCL and partners.
9. Assist with process enhancement projects for CC&L Private Capital Ltd and CC&L Funds Inc.

What You Bring

1. Financial knowledge: Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics. Canadian Securities Course is an asset. Strong MS Excel skills. Knowledge of investment accounts (RRSP, TFSA, RRIF, etc.).
2. Attention to detail: Ensuring high-quality output and identifying areas for investigation.
3. Problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to think logically, work efficiently under pressure, and adapt to changes while meeting deadlines.
4. Curiosity and desire to learn and improve operational efficiencies.
5. Collaborative communication: Effective team player and communicator.
6. Interest in investment management: At least two years of related experience in an investment firm, bank, or trust company is an asset.

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group

CC&L Financial Group values opportunity for clients and team members. As an independent, employee-owned firm, we partner with investment professionals to grow successful asset management businesses, fostering innovation and impact.

With over 40 years of history and offices across Canada, the US, the UK, and India, CC&L Financial Group and our affiliates manage over $139 billion in assets, offering a diverse range of investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients.

Visit cclgroup.com to learn more about building your career with us.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls or recruitment agencies accepted.