Portfolio Administration Analyst (12 Month Contract)

Guardian Capital Advisors; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to support their private wealth management administration team. The successful candidate will manage reporting for sensitive clients and require advanced Excel and SS&C Pacer skills. Ideal for individuals with 2-5 years in the securities industry, this role offers a pathway to advance in investment management and client relations.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in the securities industry.
• Successful completion of CSC course.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining reporting for high profile clients.
• Managing and distributing quarterly payment of referral fees.
• Assisting with quarterly client statement production.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree in business or economics or computer science

Tools

SS&C Pacer portfolio accounting system

Job description

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JOB STATEMENT :

As part of the private wealth management administration team, the role’s main responsibilities are to provide support for the existing analysts in servicing the onshore and offshore clients of Guardian Capital Advisors. This role is suitable for an individual in a similar role who has industry knowledge and experience, advance Excel skills (can build macros, functions, pivot tables), Microsoft Access skills and experience with the related systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of reporting for high profile and sensitive clients;
• Documenting and tracking all trade errors and failed trades;
• Generating the monthly asset breakdown and Top 25 stock reports;
• Quarterbacking the quarterly management fee process, including inter-period calculations of closed accounts;
• Managing and distributing the quarterly payment of referral fees;
• Setting up and classifying securities on GCA’s portfolio accounting and trade management systems;
• Uploading client investment data to GCA’s website on a weekly basis, to be accessible by the clients;
• Updating the accounting system (SS&C Pacer) with monthly interest on cash transactions from the custodian;
• Supporting the maintenance of client information on the CRM (Client Relationship Management) system;
• Assisting with quarterly client statement production;
• Performing back-up duties for the Settlements Administrator; and
• Assisting in other operations tasks that may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• University degree in business or economics or computer science
• 2-5 years of experience in the securities industry
• Successful completion of CSC course
• Strong knowledge of the SS&C Pacer portfolio accounting system
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
• Advanced abilities in Microsoft products such as Excel (macros, functions, etc.)

COMPENSATION :

• Commensurate with experience

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Administrative, Analyst, and Finance

Investment Management and Financial Services

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