Senior Analyst Asset Management

Centurion Asset Management Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Toronto seeks a Senior Analyst in Asset Management to assist with key performance metrics and analytical models. Responsibilities include developing relationships with stakeholders, conducting quarterly fair value calculations, and monitoring business trends. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in asset management, holds a Bachelor’s degree in business or finance, and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. This is a full-time position offering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ analytical experience, preferable within asset management.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Highly motivated and able to excel in a deadline-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Conduct quarterly fair value calculations for each fund.
• Monitor trends for business insights and key performance indicators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Who We Are

Centurion Asset Management Inc. is a recognized leader in the Investment and Property Management industries. Providing quality investments and housing for all its clients, our experienced team comprised of more than 435 Employees is a core component of Centurion’s success since 2003. Centurion Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) owns more than 22,000 multi-family apartment units and student housing beds across 46 cities in Canada and the United States. Since day one, our goal has been to provide Residents and their families with clean, safe, and comfortable homes. The REIT provides investors an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of rental apartments and student housing properties, as well as mortgage and equity investments in property developments, across Canada and the United States and participate in the profits derived from them.

Our Mission

Our mission is to be sought after as a leading-edge, reputable, multi-disciplinary alternative asset manager; to capitalize on opportunities in new and interesting investment strategies that meet our mission to Investors; and to embrace change, experimentation, innovation and learning from failure to make continual improvements that drive our success and keep us ahead of our competitors.

Our Values

Our core values can be summarized by the acronym RISE: Respect for our Investors, our Residents, Co-workers, Partners and Communities; Integrity in everything we do, demonstrating sincerity, honesty and the will to do it right; Simplicity free of pretension and hassle, full of value and common sense; and Excellence in offering all our Clients and Partners exceptional products and services quality, as well as providing our Employees with an excellent workplace.

Overview

Reporting to the Director, Operations Asset Management, the Senior Analyst, Asset Management is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of key performance metrics and analytical models for Centurion Asset Management Inc.

Responsibilities

Relationship Development

Develop and foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Third-Party Appraisers, Consultants, Mortgage Brokers, Lenders and Lawyers.

Fair Value

Work closely with the Director, Operations Asset Management, Third-Party Appraisers and internal departments to conduct the quarterly fair value calculation for each fund. Verify abnormal variances and identify non recurring incidences to produce a normalized income for the fair value calculation. Assist with the Preparation of the quarterly fair value variance spreadsheet for Management review. Develop calculation models for fair value as needed. Ensure that all deadlines and critical dates are met.

Investment Analysis and Financial Modeling

Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the business analytics platform. Monitor trends for business insights and key performance indicators. Identify variances to help maintain business efficiency. Monitor quarterly rental rate movements. Assist with the development of financial and valuation models, reviewing calculations for accuracy as needed. Assist with the completion of the internal rate of return calculations on realized investments. Provide additional analytics for Management as needed.

Operational Efficiencies

Assist with monitoring and identifying areas of operational inefficiencies or variances for all funds. Investigate, follow up on and resolve any issues that arise.

Refinancing

Assist with the refinancing process by preparing the refinancing packages and providing the Director, Operations Asset Management with updates as required. Ensure all documentation is up to date and filed correctly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting;
• 3-5 years’ analytical experience, preferable within asset management;
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to present ideas effectively to both individuals and groups;
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and strong ability to multi-task;
• Highly motivated and able to take the initiative required to excel in a deadline-oriented environment;
• Strong follow‑up skills with the ability to effectively resolve problems in a timely manner using relevant information, sound reasoning and common sense;
• Actively pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation considered an asset;
• Excellent command of MS Office products: Excel, Word, Power Point.

Centurion is an inclusive and equal opportunity Employer committed to creating a positive, supportive and inclusive environment for all Employees. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code and all other applicable provincial rules and regulations, Centurion will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities, as requested. This posting is for an existing job vacancy.