Senior Associate, Global Investment Portfolio Reporting & Analysis - SLC Management

Sun Life; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and wellness programs

Pension and equity programs

Flexible work environment

Job summary

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm, headquartered with Sun Life, offering a blend of in-office and virtual work. The Senior Associate will support Global Asset reporting, enhance processes, and lead data modernization initiatives while producing regulatory reports.

The role requires accounting/finance education and strong analytical skills, with potential for cross-project work. Ideal candidates will automate reports using Power BI, SAP and Power Query, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage conflicting priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Interest in developing and implementing technology based process improvements.
• Excellent PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity of Global Asset data.
• Research Invested Asset attributes and assign standardized attributes.
• Own the Investment Reporting Database.
• Complete quarterly regulatory reports.
• Develop and automate reports using WEBI/BOXI, Power Query, PowerBI and SAP.
• Collaborate with team to improve processes.
• Support audits with reporting and controls.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Self-motivation

Communication

Organizational skills

Tech-based process improvement

Excel

Independent work

Team oriented

Education

Accounting or Finance

Tools

Bloomberg

Microsoft Access

Power Query

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1400 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$422/US$304 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner’s mindset. As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

Visit our website to learn more and for the most up to date AUM information.

SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

Job Description:

Senior Associate, Global Investment Portfolio Reporting & Analysis – SLC Management

What is in it for you:

The Senior Associate role within the Global Investment Portfolio Reporting and Analysis team is responsible for supporting the reconciliation and integrity of information for Global Asset reporting, assisting with the continued development and enhancements of processes, the maintenance of the Standard Entity Table and the production of regulatory reports. You will also be involved in multiple projects including Data Modernization initiatives, report building and ad-hoc request supporting the business.

What you will do:

• Overall accountability for the integrity of the Global Asset data
• Researching Invested Asset attributes and assigning standardized attributes
• Ownership of the Investment Reporting Database
• Completing the quarterly regulatory reports
• Develop and automate various reports and queries using all available systems including WEBI/BOXI, Power Query, PowerBI and SAP
• Work closely with other team members to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
• Various reporting and analysis deliverables to satisfy audit requirements
• Actively participate in maintaining effective internal controls in the area
• Participate in special projects or additional work as required

What you need to succeed:

• Post-secondary education in an Accounting or Finance discipline.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage conflicting priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A keen interest for developing and implementing technology based process improvements.
• Excellent PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Team oriented.

Preferred:

• Completion of, or working towards a Finance designation (i.e. CFA)
• Previous accounting experience or completed accounting designation (i.e. CA, CMA, CGA)
• Knowledge of investment asset types including, Bonds, Stocks, Real Estate, Mortgages and Derivatives
• Previous Investment accounting experience, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Strong system skills specifically with Bloomberg, Access, Power Query and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to independently research and form conclusions from their research with a strong attention to detail

Notes/Unique Requirements:

• Some overtime will be required during peak reporting periods (month and quarter ends).

Why SLC Management?

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading maternity, parental and adoption leave top up program, a partially-paid sabbatical program and much more
• Pension, stock and savings programs with an employer-paid match to help build and enhance your future financial security
• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work, “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pension & Investments

SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

Job Category:

Finance

Salary Range

85,000/85 000 - 128,000/128 000

We are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this role is competitive and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined by your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and overall business performance along with a broad range of competitive benefits.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to [e-mail].

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.