Associate/Senior Associate, Credit Fund Operations

Onex; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm in Toronto is looking for an Associate/Senior Associate to manage bank loan settlements and operational workflows. Key responsibilities include overseeing settlement processes, engaging with various stakeholders, and managing a small team. Candidates should have significant loan market experience and strong Excel skills. This role offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment with a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of loan agreements and settlement processes.
• Experience with bank debt, bonds, equities, and FX swaps.
• Ability to lead and mentor a small team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee loan settlements and operational workflows.
• Coordinate and review corporate actions.
• Engage proactively with traders and portfolio managers.

Skills

Strong history of loan market experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Education

Minimum 2-3 years experience for Associate or 4-5 years experience for Senior Associate

Tools

Advent Geneva

WSO

Black Mountain

Clear Par

Broadridge

Job description

ABOUT ONEX:

Onex is an investor and asset manager that invests capital on behalf of Onex shareholders and clients across the globe. Formed in 1984, we have a long track record of creating value for our clients and shareholders. Onex became a public company in 1987 and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ONEX. Onex’ two primary businesses are Private Equity and Credit. In Private Equity, we raise funds from third-party investors and invest them, along with Onex’ own investing capital, through the funds of our private equity platforms: Onex Partners and ONCAP. Similarly, in Credit, we raise and invest capital across several private credit, liquid credit and public equity strategies.

Our investors include a broad range of global clients, including public and private pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, family offices and high net worth individuals. Onex has $55.9 billion in assets under management, of which $8.4 billion is Onex’ own investing capital. We generate value for our shareholders through two segments: Investing and Asset Management.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Manager, Finance based in Toronto, you will focus primarily on bank loan settlements and other operational workflows across various products including separate accounts closed-end funds, and CLOs. Critical responsibilities include the review of LSTA/LMA documents and delivering industry leading settlement times across the platform. Leading a small team of operational team members and maintaining strong relationships with legal, trading and portfolio managers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Oversee outsource provider for LSTA and LMA settlements
• Maintain KPIs with outsource provider to push for better than market settlement times
• Proactively engage with traders, portfolio managers, tax, fund accounting, legal and compliance
• Coordinate, review, and approve corporate actions
• Ability to solve complex loan settlement issues and push trades to settlement
• Leverage relationships with counterparties and agents to drive best in class results
• In depth knowledge of credit agreements and sections specific to loan settlements
• Oversee KYC process for loan settlements including familiarity of all KYC documents
• Supervise and mentor a small team of other trade operations members
• Lead weekly calls with trading and PMs on settlement related issues
• Partner with technology to fix OMS issues including requests to improve business
• Ability to manage Ad-Hoc requests and solve novel issues as they arise
• Understand how to calculate delayed comp, cost of carry, and economic benefit
• Collaborate with trustee to resolve funding and other loan related issues
• Manage liquidity for all funds across platform including knowledge of various subscription and asset-based lending

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Minimum 2-3 years experience for Associate OR Minimum 4-5 years experience for Senior Associate
• Strong history of loan market experience
• Strong understanding of master- feeder fund structures, CLO structures and trading strategies
• Experience working with bank debt, bonds, equities, and FX swaps
• Experience working with Advent Geneva, WSO, Black Mountain, Clear Par and Broadridge a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills and a friendly, service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to self-start, multi-task and positively deal with a shifting demand for time
• Presence and self-confidence to interface with the key constituents of the firm including clients, senior executives, and other stakeholders
• Proven history of managing small teams to execute on daily operations
• Experience with subscription and asset-based lending. TRS experience is a plus

Our Team & Commitment:

Onex is led by the firm’s CEO, Bobby Le Blanc, as well as experienced leaders at each of our businesses. We have approximately 120 investment professionals across all platforms, supported by approximately 165 professionals dedicated to our corporate functions and investment platforms. Consistent with our One Onex approach, the teams share and leverage sector expertise, and sourcing and origination of opportunities across all business lines. Our culture is guided by our strong commitment to accountability, intellectual honesty and respect for all our partners and stakeholders. Onex was formed on principles of entrepreneurialism and responsible investing and our team is united in recognizing the value of collaboration, diversity of perspective and background, and an inclusive environment.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion:

Onex recognizes that a diverse team and inclusive environment are vital in contributing to our continued success as an investor and asset manager. We believe that diverse perspectives create better outcomes for us and our stakeholders, including the companies we invest in, our shareholders, investors and clients, as well as the communities we serve.

Onex is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Onex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.