Operations Analyst, Middle Office

Citco Group of Companies; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citco Group of Companies is seeking a diligent Middle Office professional to collaborate with clients, auditors, and internal teams. You will oversee reconciliations to ensure accurate cash flows and positions, and you will resolve issues before statements are produced.

The role requires a degree in investments or accounting, strong problem-solving skills, and proficient Excel use. A focus on continuous improvement and strong client relationships is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in investments or accounting is preferred.
• An inquisitive mindset with strong problem-solving skills and drive to learn.
• Knowledge of financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, options and futures is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Direct contact and collaboration with clients, external auditors and third-party stakeholders.
• Coordinate reconciliations to ensure integrity of client records and reports.
• Identify and resolve issues in reconciliations to support accurate financial statements.
• Understand reconciliations production process and improve controls.
• Support the launch or conversion of new business and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Inquisitive mindset

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Financial instruments knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Community College Diploma in investments or accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

As a core member of our Middle Office team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

• You will encompass direct contact and collaboration with our clients, external auditors and third party stakeholders, and internal functions of our operations such as Reconciliations. The Reconciliations function is responsible for reconciling client transactions to third party data, to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the records.
• Identify and resolve issues described in the third party reconciliations, to ensure that the portfolio is maintained (cash flows and security updates), and that any residual risk is captured and signed off prior to production of financial statements
• Understand the fundamentals of the reconciliations production process
• Proactively resolve issues between Citco and broker/counterparty records by liaising with clients and third parties
• Perform internal control procedures as part of the compilation of auditable month-end signoff packages to support positions, trades and cash prior to handing off to other operational groups
• Understand financial instruments in order to verify correct security setups and ensure proper P&L capture and risk management reporting
• Collaborate with and share knowledge and best practices with peers
• Support the launch or conversion of any new business
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with clients and other Citco offices
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and enhancement of operational systems and associated controls and procedures

Qualifications

About You:

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree or Community College Diploma focused on investments or accounting (an asset).
• Inquisitive mindset, strong problem solving skills and drive to learn
• Knowledge of, or an appetite to learn about, financial instruments such as Common Stock, Bonds, Options, Futures, Forwards, Swaps, and other products
• Experience working in a professional, deadline driven environment an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with advanced formulas, data analysis, and macros an asset

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection

Job Info

• Job Identification 11966
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 5151 George Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 1M5, CA