Financial Analyst, Alternative Investment Operations

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for Alternative Investment Operations in Toronto. This role is vital for overseeing fund accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining investor servicing standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in private equity or real estate. The position offers a flexible hybrid work environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Mental health support

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in alternative investment operations, fund accounting, or financial reporting.
• Operations/Accounting experience with private equity and/or real estate funds highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute NAV oversight for alternative investment funds.
• Oversee valuation and NAV allocations.
• Prepare and review financial statements under IFRS and US GAAP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Bilingualism (English and French)

Education

University or College degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or working towards CPA

Tools

MS Excel

Investran

Workiva

Anaplan

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst, Alternative Investment Operations will play a critical role in overseeing fund accounting and operational processes for alternative investment products, including private equity, real estate, and other private market assets. This position ensures accurate financial reporting, NAV oversight, and investor servicing while maintaining strong internal controls and collaborating across multiple teams and external service providers.

Position Responsibilities

• Execute NAV oversight for alternative investment funds and ensure accuracy of portfolio accounting records.
• Oversee valuation, NAV allocations, and transfer agency processes, including ownership, capital calls, and distributions.
• Reconcile administrator’s book of record to internal systems and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Financial Reporting & Investor Servicing

• Prepare, review and manage capital call and distribution notices; respond to investor inquiries.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly investor reporting packages, ensuring quality control and compliance with internal standards.
• Prepare or review annual financial statements and disclosures under IFRS and US GAAP.

General Partner (GP) Administration

• Maintain GP books and records in accordance with governing documents.
• Support cash management and forecasting to meet capital, operating, and distribution requirements.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and control frameworks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between internal finance teams, front office, and external administrators.
• Provide data and reporting support for compliance, performance, and leadership requests.

Required Qualifications

• University or College degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation or working towards CPA preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in alternative investment operations, fund accounting, or financial reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Operations/Accounting experience with private equity and/or real estate funds highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office tools; experience with Investran, Workiva, and Anaplan is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and geographies.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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Referenced Salary Location

CAN, Ontario, Toronto, 250 Bloor Street East

Modalidades de Trabajo

Híbrido

Salary range is expected to be between

$61,350.00 CAD - $102,250.00 CAD

Si se está postulando para este puesto fuera de la ubicación principal, póngase en contacto con [e-mail] para conocer el rango salarial de su ubicación. El salario real variará según las condiciones locales del mercado, la geografía y los factores relacionados con el trabajo pertinentes, como conocimiento, habilidades, calificaciones, experiencia y educación/capacitación. Los empleados también tienen la oportunidad de participar en programas de incentivos y obtener una compensación de incentivos vinculada al desempeño comercial e individual.

Manulife offers a wide variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment, adoption/subrogation, and wellness, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees several retirement savings plans (including pension plans and a global stock ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial counseling and education resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal days and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leave. If you are applying for this position in the US, contact [e-mail] for more information about the specific paid time off provisions in the US.