ETF Analyst

SGGG Fund Services Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range CAD 70,000 - 90,000 per年

Open door culture

Flexible hybrid work model

Medical, dental and vision coverage

RRSP Matching

Parental Leave top up

Team lunches and company events

Professional learning and development

Milestone recognition

Job summary

SGGG Fund Services Inc. in Toronto is seeking an ETF Analyst to oversee NAV calculations, validate NAVs, and support financial reporting for ETFs and mutual funds. You will work with external fund administrators and auditors to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The role offers a hybrid work model with a downtown Toronto office and opportunities to contribute to process improvements, tax reporting, and fund distributions while developing expertise in ETF structures.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of fund accounting and operations experience, preferably with ETFs.
• Strong understanding of NAV production, fund accounting principles, and investment fund structures.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., SUM, formulas, sorting).
• Clear and fluent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment on when to elevate issues.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review NAV calculations prepared by external fund administrators for ETFs and mutual funds, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in validating NAVs, investigating discrepancies, and resolving pricing or accounting issues.
• Review and process creation/redemption orders, ensuring the activity is in-line with fund guidance.
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements and other regulatory reporting deliverables.
• Prepare and review audit support packages and coordinate with external auditors.
• Assist with fund tax reporting, including distribution calculations, T3 reporting, and related filings.
• Support the execution of fund distributions, ensuring accurate calculations and reporting.
• Monitor fund expenses, accruals, and payments to ensure proper allocation and compliance with fund documents.
• Track and analyze Management Expense Ratio (MER) components and support profitability and breakeven analysis.
• Review fund legal documents and ensure accounting processes align with fund requirements.
• Respond to internal and external stakeholder inquiries and maintain effective working relationships with service providers.
• Assist with process improvements and contribute to department initiatives and projects.
• Work to continually improve the processes associated with assigned responsibilities.

Skills

NAV production

Fund accounting principles

Investment fund structures

Excel

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Team player

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

ETF Analyst – Job Description

SGGG Fund Services is Canada’s largest independent administrator of alternative funds with over $120 billion (CAD) under administration. Using Diamond, our proprietary fund administration software, SGGG-FSI’s over 400 employees provide full-service fund administration to clients from our headquarters in Toronto and affiliate offices in Cayman, the United States, and India. Our vision is to be the first choice for fund administration. We have repeatedly earned Top Hedge Fund Administrator at the Canadian Hedge Fund Awards, and have been named to several national Great Place to Work lists.

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and personable Fund Accountant (ETF) to join our team as our first dedicated ETF Analyst. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Fund Accounting, this senior-level role supports the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of ETF fund accounting and related processes. The ETF Analyst is primarily responsible for overseeing and reviewing NAV calculations, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring the integrity of fund operations. The role also includes tax reporting, audit support, and managing relationships with external service providers. As part of SGGG’s Fund Accounting team, you will leverage your expertise in ETF and mutual fund structures while collaborating across teams and partners to deliver accurate, efficient, and scalable fund accounting processes.

Office Location & Hybrid Model

• Our office is in downtown Toronto, a 5-minute walk from Union Station.
• We embrace a flexible hybrid work model, with this team in 4 times per month.

What You’ll Do

• Review NAV calculations prepared by external fund administrators for ETFs and mutual funds, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in validating NAVs, investigating discrepancies, and resolving pricing or accounting issues.
• Review and process creation/redemption orders, ensuring the activity is in-line with fund guidance.
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements and other regulatory reporting deliverables.
• Prepare and review audit support packages and coordinate with external auditors.
• Assist with fund tax reporting, including distribution calculations, T3 reporting, and related filings.
• Support the execution of fund distributions, ensuring accurate calculations and reporting.
• Monitor fund expenses, accruals, and payments to ensure proper allocation and compliance with fund documents.
• Track and analyze Management Expense Ratio (MER) components and support profitability and breakeven analysis.
• Review fund legal documents and ensure accounting processes align with fund requirements.
• Respond to internal and external stakeholder inquiries and maintain effective working relationships with service providers.
• Assist with process improvements and contribute to department initiatives and projects.
• Work to continually improve the processes associated with assigned responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of fund accounting and operations experience, preferably with ETFs.
• Strong understanding of NAV production, fund accounting principles, and investment fund structures.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., SUM, formulas, sorting).
• Clear and fluent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment on when to elevate issues.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Assets

• CSC or IFIC Mutual Funds Operations course
• Possess or in process of obtaining a professional designation such as CPA, CFA etc.
• Completion of all or some of the CFA, CSC or other related designations is a plus

You Should Embody

• Integrity: Demonstrates sound judgment, transparency, and ethical decision-making in all interactions.
• Leadership: Takes initiative and drives outcomes with accountability and ownership.
• Focus: Prioritize effectively, manage time well, and consistently deliver on key objectives.
• Passion: Bring energy and commitment to their work, with a strong drive for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Teamwork: Collaborate openly and contributes to a respectful and high-performing team environment.

What We Offer

• This position offers a salary range of $70,000 - $90,000, with a discretionary bonus.
• An award-winning open door culture with a collaborative & inclusive team
• Committed to flexible work arrangements, with heavily weighted remote work
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage + Lifestyle and/or Health Spending Accounts
• RRSP Matching that increases with tenure
• Parental Leave top up program
• Team connection through quarterly team lunches, bi-annual company wide events, sport and charity initiatives
• Support for professional learning and development
• Milestone recognition program

Application Information

• Number of positions:1
• This is a new role and new headcount, and we are actively recruiting for it.
• We use AI-enabled tools to sort applications based on job-related criteria. A human decides who moves forward. Some AI proctored tests may also be scored with AI; Trained staff review the scores before any decision is made.

IDEA & Accommodations (AODA)

SGGG-FSI supports a workplace that respects inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA). We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences each of our employees bring to the job, and our success is underpinned by their contributions to our culture and our values.

SGGG-FSI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Recruitment Process

• Online Assessment: Shortlisted candidates may need to complete a role-based assessment.
• HR Screening: Virtual screening interview with our HR team.
• Manager Interview: Role-specific interview held either virtually or in person.
• Decision: Decision communicated and updates provided at each stage.